The strategic partnership between the Gulf States and Turkey
On July 2, 2024, media outlets reported on the visit by Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi Minister of Defense, to Turkey, where he met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the presence of Turkish Defense Minister Yashar Guler. This visit was part of mutual steps to enhance relations between Turkey and some Gulf […]
Twenty Years of the Istanbul Initiative Between NATO and the Gulf
On June 30, 2024, the Istanbul Initiative launched by NATO to cooperate with Middle Eastern countries, beginning with the Gulf states, marked twenty years since its inception at the NATO summit in Turkey in 2004. Four Gulf countries—Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait—joined the initiative, while Saudi Arabia and Oman opted not to participate. Before […]
The Strategic Imperatives of the Gulf Security Vision
Throughout its history, the Arabian Gulf region has received—and continues to receive—initiatives and strategies for Gulf security, whether from major powers or organizations with vital interests in this critical area of the world. Many researchers have consistently linked these initiatives to the region’s oil significance, which is largely accurate. The military alliances led by the […]
Military Competition Near International Waterways
There are numerous repercussions resulting from the threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, whether economic or security-related. These issues have also raised questions about how to enforce the rules of international law governing freedom of navigation in these waterways, as stipulated in the 1982 United Nations Convention on […]
The Strategic Importance of Military Education Institutions in the Gulf
Hardly a day passes without us reading in various media about the remarkable artificial intelligence (AI) revolution that has become an integral part of our daily lives across all fields. Countries with advanced digital infrastructure, such as those in the Arabian Gulf, have successfully leveraged AI in various domains. This is evident in the numerous […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Military Field in the Gulf
Hardly a day goes by without reading in various media outlets about the remarkable artificial intelligence revolution that has become an integral part of our daily lives in all fields. Countries with exceptional digital infrastructure, such as the Gulf states, have been able to leverage AI in various sectors. This is evident in the numerous […]
Derasat Journal 2023 – Issue 2
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) published a new issue of Derasat Journal, its biannual peer-reviewed scientific journal, which examined several political, economic, and security issues from a strategic perspective. For more information on accessing the Journal, which is published only in the Arabic language, contact us on: library@derasat.org.bh
Derasat Center’s Delegation Concludes Visit to Japan
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) has concluded its delegation’s visit to Japan, spanning the period 2-7 March 2024. The visit aimed to advance bilateral cooperation and knowledge exchange in various fields of mutual interest, with a focus on research initiatives. The Derasat delegation comprising Executive Director Dr. Hamad Ebrahim Al-Abdulla, and Dr. Abdulla Isa Al-Abbasi, Director of the Energy and Environment Program at the Studies and Research Directorate, actively engaged in a series of meetings with Japanese think tanks, organizations, and institutions.
Marine Environmental Disasters and Their Impact on the Region
A Yemeni-UN Plan to Deal with the Sinking of the British Ship “Rubimar” and Avoid an Environmental Disaster” is a headline that various media outlets have covered in recent days. The summary indicates that an agreement is expected to be reached between the Yemeni government and the United Nations on how to deal with the […]
Three Days in the Arab House
For the purpose of gathering scientific material about my research topic, I spent three consecutive days last week at the Arab League University, commonly known as the ‘Arab House.’ Undoubtedly, everyone is familiar with the Arab League University located in the historic building in Tahrir Square in Cairo. However, visiting that building and exploring its […]
