A Local Contribution to the Global Pandemic: Bahrain’s COVID-19 Response
As Covid-19 rapidly spread around the world, Bahrain enacted an early preventative and preparatory phase. In this article, Dr. Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa summarizes Bahrain’s response, highlighting the crucial role attributed to teamwork and public engagement.
Joint Statement on the U.S.- Iraq Strategic Dialogue
Commenting on the first strategic dialogue session between Iraq and the United States on June 10th -11th, 2020, Dr. Ashraf Keshk reflects on the discussion and potential collaborations.
Virtual ThinkTalk: After Abqaiq: The Future of the U.S. Security Commitment to the Gulf
An informative discussion was held in this Virtual Think Talk on the future of American policy towards the Gulf with distinguished speakers, Amb. Martin Indyk, Bilal Saab and Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib.
Derasat’s Board of Trustees Hold 2nd Quarter Activity Review
The Board of Trustees of Derasat held its 14th periodic meeting by video call. During the meeting, the Board discussed issues and events listed on the agenda, and the work accomplished during the 2nd quarter of this year.
Derasat’s Board of Trustees holds 2nd Quarter Activity Review
Derasat’s Board of Trustees held its 14th periodic meeting online, during which they discussed the Centre’s outputs during the 2nd quarter of this year.
Strategic Priorities Post Corona Crisis
A world post- Corona: an article that examines the strategic priorities of states post Corona crisis and the inevitable link to a vaccine.
Boycotting Qatar – a strategic necessity
Qatar’s reluctance to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of other GCC countries has seen strategic decisions being made to ensure the security of the remaining bloc of four – Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines Qatar’s policies.
Derasat Digest – May 2020
Virtual Think Talk: Redefining Cyber Security
The future of cyber technology and the relevance of Bahrain’s COVID-19 approach was discussed in a Virtual ThinkTalk on Thursday 11th June with Dr. Mitchell Belfer, President of the EGIC in Italy.
Experts’ Bulletin #4: Strategic Competition: US-China Relations Following COVID-19
This Experts’ Bulletin highlighted tensions between the United States and China and at the strategic competition that will define international relations for decades ahead, featuring Derasat analyst, Mahmood Abdul Ghaffar.