Grand Oceans Dialogue in New Delhi
I can say with absolute certainty that international conflicts have shifted to the seas,” a statement made by one of the participants in the ‘Grand Oceans Dialogue’ conference organized by the Research Monitoring Organization in the Indian capital, New Delhi, during the period of November 18–19, 2024. I had the honor of participating in its […]
Derasat Participates in the Sixteenth Edition of MEDays Forum in Morocco
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) participated in the sixteenth edition of the MEDays Forum, held from 27 – 30 November 2024, in Tangier, the Kingdom of Morocco, and organized by the Amadeus Institute. This year’s theme, “Thinking for Acting”, brought together a diverse group of leaders, stakeholders, and experts to […]
Do Trump’s proposed tariffs affect Gulf industries?
President-elect Donald Trump, upon his return to power, aims to impose high-cost tariffs on countries worldwide, particularly China, where tariffs on imports may increase to as much as 60%. Gulf industries are unlikely to be exempt from these proposed tariff hikes, with goods like aluminum and steel falling under the radar of the new U.S. […]
Indicators of Maritime Cooperation Between India and the Arabian Gulf
In the previous article, I discussed the Gulf Arab states’ vision for cooperation with India in the field of maritime security. The article concluded that the Gulf Arab states, classified as maritime nations, face enormous challenges in the realm of maritime security. Consequently, they have been keen to establish numerous partnerships and avenues of cooperation […]
Derasat Center and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Host Joint Seminar on Gulf-Asia Cooperation
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), in association with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) from Germany, hosted a joint seminar titled “Gulf-Asia Cooperation: Prospects, Challenges and Implications for Europe” at Derasat’s headquarters in Awali on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. This event brought together experts and scholars to explore the evolving dynamics […]
Derasat Center Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) signed a significant Memorandum of Cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) from Germany during a ceremony held at Derasat’s headquarters in Awali on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. This agreement marks a new chapter in collaborative efforts between the two institutions. The memorandum was formalized […]
The Gulf States and Prospects for Maritime Cooperation with India
Many writings have focused on studying the impact of geography on state policies, particularly by Western thinkers. The general consensus has been that geography either serves as a connecting bridge or a dividing barrier. Looking at the geography and history of the Indian Ocean, it becomes evident that it has been the cradle for the […]
Derasat Center Participates in the Global South Think Tank Dialogue to Foster International Cooperation
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) has recently participated in the second edition of the Global South Think Tank Dialogue, held in Nanjing, People’s Republic of China. The event gathered experts, scholars and researchers from around the world to discuss critical issues related to mutual learning among civilizations and the promotion […]
How could the economies of the GCC be affected by Trump’s return to the White House?
The election of Donald Trump as the U.S. president in 2024 marks a historic return following his defeat in the 2020 elections. Upon his victory, Trump promised to end regional wars, tighten border controls, revive the U.S. economy, and implement economic policies that could impact the global economy, particularly the economies of the Gulf Cooperation […]
The U.S. Policy Toward the Arabian Gulf During the Trump Era
Like many other interested observers, I followed the results of the U.S. presidential election in which Republican candidate Donald Trump won over his opponent, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, after an electoral marathon that saw occasional clashes and exchanges. In the end, the American people made their choice, electing Donald Trump as the 47th president […]
