Digital Transformation in the Middle East: Panel Discussion
Dr. Fatima AlSebaie took part in a discussion on the digital economy in an online event held by the Middle East Institute in the USA on June 9th, 2020.
The Impact of the Corona Crisis on the Intelligence Services
The implications of the Corona crisis on the Intelligence Services worldwide are considered in this article, along with the challenges and potential changes required.
NATO & Europe post-Corona: A strategic vision for the future of regional security organizations
An article in, ‘Araa Magazine’, raises important questions with regards to the NATO and EU goal to refrain from turning the Corona health crisis into a security crisis.
Derasat publishes a study titled: “GCC: Promoting Blockchain Technology Adoption in the Financial Services Sector: Insights from Bahrain’s Experience”
A study that aims to build a better understanding of how to promote blockchain adoption in the financial services sector in the GCC region.
Experts’ Bulletin #3: The Impact of Covid-19 on Oil Markets
Developments in the oil markets since the start of Covid-19 crisis and outlooks for the remainder of 2020 were discussed during the regular Experts’ Bulletin with analyst, Abdulaziz Al Doseri.
GCC faces ‘unprecedented’ challenges on 39th anniversary
The importance of joint cooperation in the region is discussed following comments from the Secretary General’s speech on the occasion of the 39th anniversary of the formation of the GCC.
GCC: Promoting Blockchain Technology Adoption in the Financial Services Sector: Insights from Bahrain’s Experience

A study that aims to build a better understanding of how to promote blockchain adoption in the financial services sector in the GCC region.
Derasat publishes volume 11 of “Derasat Journal”
Derasat recently published volume 11 of its specialized research journal: “Derasat”
Derasat Journal 2019 – Issue 2

The second volume of Derasat’s Journal 2019 (Volume 11) includes a discussion in the foreword by Derasat’s Chairman on ‘Bahrain and the Security of Marine Corridors’, and includes studies on the Gulf States, naval security, and the threats emanating from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps that challenge Gulf states and regional security.
Experts’ Bulletin #2: Balancing Policy Decisions During Covid-19: the value of human life
The second in our Expert’s Bulletin webinar series was held on Thursday 21st May, 2020, with Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, who discussed the dilemma for policymakers when balancing decisions between economic survival and public health.