The Importance of IRU-Led Measures to Secure Global Land Corridors Amid Current Developments in the Strait of Hormuz
The current developments involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has already disrupted global trade through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Iranian actions, including attacks on commercial vessels and restrictions on navigation, have significantly reduced maritime traffic, increased insurance costs, and triggered volatility in global energy markets. This […]
Derasat Researchers participate in an EGIC dialogue on current developments
Researchers from the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) participated in a dialogue on current developments organized by the Euro-Gulf Information Centre (EGIC). The discussion, titled “Research and Resilience: A Euro-Gulf Dialogue”, saw participants exchange views on the current regional crisis, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between researchers from Europe and the […]
Why should the Arab Gulf states be involved in any regional negotiations?
reFollowing President Trump’s announcement on April 8 of a 15-day ceasefire between the warring parties, during which negotiations to reach an agreement with Iran would begin, U.S. President Donald Trump viewed this as a suitable basis for negotiating with Iran. This raises the question of the necessity of involving the Arab Gulf states in those […]
The Imperative for Decisive ITU Action Against Iran: Safeguarding Global Communication Lifelines in the Strait of Hormuz
Today, almost 99 percent of international data traffic flows through underwater fiber-optic cables, the stability of global telecommunications has become a cornerstone of economic security, national defense, and everyday life. However, this vital infrastructure faces an escalating threat from Iran, who has repeatedly signaled toward the targeting of communication lines. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), […]
Derasat Center participates in the University of Bahrain Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference
Dr. Abdulla Isa Al Abbasi, Director of the Energy and Environment Program at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), participated as a keynote speaker in the “University of Bahrain Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference 2026, with the participation of academics, researchers, and students from various scientific disciplines. In his speech, Dr. […]
National Security Between Regional Threats and Criminal Protection
From time to time, the international environment witnesses rapid political and security developments whose effects may be felt in national legal systems, particularly in states that interact with their regional and international surroundings within the framework of collective security and defense cooperation. In this context, an important legal question arises regarding how national legislation addresses […]
The Strait of Hormuz: A Legal Perspective on Maritime Security
By analyzing the dimensions of the current crisis unfolding within the context of the war in the Middle East, along with the accompanying criminal Iranian attacks on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and a number of sisterly and friendly nations, Iran’s obstruction of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of […]
The Critical Link Between Energy Stability and Water Security
In arid regions, water security is closely tied to energy security. Across the Arabian Gulf and other desert environments, desalination provides the majority of freshwater used for households, industry, and agriculture. Desalination is an energy-intensive process where dissolved salts and minerals are removed from seawater to produce potable water. This renders reliable energy supply as […]
The illogicality of charging tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Reports indicate that Iran has begun charging tolls on selected vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and is considering formalizing a broader toll system. While the legal framework governing such matters is complex, the history of postwar marine navigation reveals a persistent pattern in how states treat navigation through natural chokepoints. This pattern is also […]
The critical role of the International Maritime Organization in securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian disruptions
The Strait of Hormuz stands as one of the world’s most vital maritime and economic chokepoints. It handles approximately 20-21 million barrels of oil per day, making about 20-25% of global seaborne oil trade and roughly one-fifth of total world oil consumption. Significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and other commodities also transit this route, […]
