Derasat Center hosts NIHR trainees and highlights role of research in policymaking
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) hosted number of trainees from the National Institute for Human Rights, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and foster the exchange of knowledge and expertise among national institutions. NIHR trainees met with the Center’s Director of Studies and Research, Dr. Omar Ahmad […]
The Future of Regional Security in the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East
Developments in the Arabian Gulf region this year have raised numerous questions about ways to ensure the safety of maritime navigation—not only in the Strait of Hormuz but also in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—and energy security —particularly regarding the protection of infrastructure—as well as mechanisms for countering armed militias capable of misusing military technology, in […]
Obstacles to the Implementation of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Many issues have arisen during the conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, including Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most important waterways for international trade—which has raised questions about the international laws governing maritime navigation in such waterways.The United Nations Convention on the […]
Derasat Center Holds 3rd Meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held the third meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity, attended by committee members representing relevant national entities, to review the committee’s 2026–2027 work plan, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific research and national cooperation in the […]
Aluminium: Another Commodity at Risk
Aluminium, a commodity that is at significant risk due to the ongoing Iranian war, has emerged as a critical flashpoint in global supply chains. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has directly and indirectly disrupted Middle Eastern aluminium production; a region accounting for roughly 9% of global output. In March 2026, Iranian missile […]
Derasat Center Holds 3rd Meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held the third meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity, attended by committee members representing relevant national entities, to review the committee’s 2026–2027 work plan, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific research and national cooperation in the […]
AI models must complement, not cannibalise, knowledge creation
Large language models, or LLMs, like ChatGPT are effective because they are trained on high-quality human-generated content. However, there is a concern that they also undermine the incentives humans have to create original material, meaning that they might inadvertently be killing their feedstock. Fears of such a death cycle are slightly exaggerated. But in the long term, […]
Sixth Episode of the “Sound of Thought” Podcast
In the sixth episode of the “Voice of Thought” podcast from the “Studies” Center, we host Dr. Hassan Al-Momani, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan and an expert in international relations and conflict and peace studies, for an in-depth intellectual discussion that spans from university lecture halls to the […]
An Analysis of the Riyadh Meeting Between the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The meeting between His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held in Riyadh on July 5, 2026, significant implications in terms of both timing and […]
Derasat Center Holds Follow-up Meeting on the Preparation of the 2027 Human Development Report
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held a coordination meeting to follow up on the progress of preparing the National Human Development Report 2027, titled “Digital Transformation in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” prepared in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Derasat CEO Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed met with Ms. […]
