What do we mean by sustainability?

There has been much talk in recent years about sustainability, and the discussion has become associated with a set of agreed-upon standards, rather than an understanding of its dimensions and concepts. Sustainability as a term began to take shape in 1950, undergoing various phases until it transformed into goals adopted by the United Nations, now […]

Egypt and Maritime Security in the Red Sea

On the twenty-first of December 2023, during a press conference with his British counterpart David Cameron, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, the Egyptian Foreign Minister, commented on the threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and proposed measures to secure it, stating, ‘We share the principles regarding maritime navigation and the necessity of preserving it in […]

Near East and Gulf regional issues: the impact on NATO

On November 27, 2023, Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), warned of the “danger of regional escalation” following drone and missile strikes on American sites in Syria and Iraq, as well as attacks on commercial ships. He called on Iran to restrain its proxies in the region to prevent the […]

Derasat’s “Think Talks” Series: Promoting Intellectual Dialogue in 2023

The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), successfully continued to organize its lecture series titled, “Think Talks” throughout the year in 2023, leaving a significant impact on the intellectual landscape. The series served as a platform for local, regional, and global intellectuals to present and discuss a wide range of important topics, including international relations, military technology, digital transformation, trade dispute resolution, mental health, history, and strategic planning; fostering valuable discussions and promoting knowledge exchange.

The Regional Developments and Their Impact on NATO’s Interests

On November 27, 2023, Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), warned of the “danger of regional escalation” after drone strikes and missiles targeted American sites in both Syria and Iraq. Additionally, there were attacks on commercial ships. Stoltenberg called on Iran to restrain its proxies in the region to prevent […]