Public Opinion Poll on Influential Media and Opinion Leaders in Bahraini Society
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (DERASAT) conducted a survey on influential media and opinion leaders in Bahraini society. The survey was administered to a representative sample of Bahraini males and females across all age groups. The questionnaire consisted of 23 questions, focusing on two main aspects: influential media and its impact […]
No major surgery needed as telemedicine streamlines healthcare
Telemedicine made a slow start, but Covid-19 has given it a boost. While many physicians and patients remain reluctant, despite compelling benefits, much of the hesitancy is due to false perceptions about its efficacy. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli looks into the reasons why health systems should embrace it.
Derasat participates in Global Electrification Forum
Derasat’s Research Fellow, Eng. Abdulla AlAbbasi, participated as a speaker in a panel on, ‘Innovating the Grid of the Future’, in the Global Electrification Forum: Regional Focus on Middle East & North Africa, on July 14th, 2021.
Education is key in the fight against elite mafias trying to control governments.
In July 2021, 130 countries announced coordinated reforms to prevent multinationals evading tax. Many rejoiced at the prospect of Amazon and Facebook finally paying their fair share. However, unless we see suitable reforms on the spending side of the government budget equation, it could turn into a power grab by entrenched elites.
Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Ghufran Jassim delivered a very interesting presentation underscoring the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental and psychological health. The presentation is available via the link.
Bahrain – India Economic Relations: Past and Present
Bahrain and India have historic bilateral ties that span energy, trade, investment, education and beyond; this collaborative webinar between Derasat and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in India, highlighted the emergent convergences for expanding India-Bahrain bilateral cooperation.
Derasat Journal 2021 – Issue 1
Derasat has recently published volume 14 of its specialized semi-annual journal, ‘Derasat’, which provides analyses of security, defence, and economic issues from a strategic perspective.
The Fourth Derasat Forum concludes with recommendations on food security
Derasat concludes its fourth forum, with participation of a number of officials from the legislative and executive branches, regional and international organizations, and a number of experts and researchers interested in food security.
The Fourth Derasat Forum continues on second day
The fourth Derasat forum dedicated its second day to discuss “Food Security: Gulf and Regional Experiences”, with the participation of a number of officials and specialists who highlighted food security as their countries experimented with this challenge.
The Fourth Derasat Forum begins discussions on strategies to attain Food Security.
The inaugural session of the fourth Derasat forum shed light on the visions of the legislative and executive branches, and highlighted food security issues, where speakers discussed the most important ways to achieve food security for Bahrain and the Gulf Arab States.
