Germany’s Soft Power Strategy in the Middle East: Past & Future
The recent Think Talk on January 24th, explored the past and future of Germany’s Middle East soft power strategy going forward, as Germany transitions to a new government.
The Atlantic-Russian Dialogue: Military Confrontation or Avoidance?
Following the freezing of contacts between the two sides for more than two years, this first round of NATO-Russia dialogue, held on January 12, 2022, could see the start of future dialogue and the potential resumption of diplomatic relations.
Arabia cannot woo international investors until everyone plays by the same rules
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ conviction of fraud is the latest example of a powerful individual being held accountable for greed-induced crimes. It could be argued that in order for the region to increase international investors, everyone needs to start playing by the same rules.
Derasat Journal 2021 – Issue 2

The fifteenth issue of Derasat Journal includes a number of studies, namely the Bahraini industry strategy, the British-Bahraini partnership, and the New Mashreq Gathering, in addition to the analysis of Iranian missile capabilities, it also includes an important study on the issue of American redeployment in the world through several reports on that issue. It also sheds light on the visions of Western research centers.
Do as I say and not as I do isn’t a recipe for political success
Our ignorance about Covid has made managing the pandemic very hard and, as Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli points out, the job turns into mission impossible if leaders refuse to set an example. Read more……
First Vision Salman
Derasat launched “First Vision Salman” book under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust.
Derasat Launches “First Vision Salman” Book
Derasat launched “First Vision Salman” book under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust.
Iran’s Regional Project
With the importance of the current nuclear negotiations between Iran and Western countries, and whether the previous agreement is revived or a new agreement is concluded, it is inaccurate to reduce the Arab Gulf countries’ concerns to the nuclear issue.
Derasat Organizes a Workshop for Government Service Centers’ Representatives
Derasat organized a workshop for representatives of government service centers in Bahrain in preparation for the start of the third evaluation cycle which will start in January 2022.
The Global Think Tank Summit Concludes its Proceedings
Derasat in partnership with the Think Tank and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, held the 2021 edition under the theme, “Global Trends and Transitions in Think Tanks, Politics and Policy Advice in the Age of Policy Dilemmas and Disruptions”.