What is the Army’s role in combating the Corona Crisis?
Throughout history, armies have had an important role to play during crises and disasters; in this article their dominant role and capabilities to combat the Corona crisis are explored.
International Relations beyond the Corona Crisis: Strategic Options for Gulf Countries
A strategic report that aims to analyze the course of international relations beyond the Coronavirus crisis and options for the GCC countries.
Derasat Report: Gulf States & Corona Crisis Management
A new Derasat report that analyses the mechanisms adopted by the GCC countries to manage the Corona crisis.
Experts’ Bulletin #1: A Strategic Update on Managing the Covid-19 Crisis
This webinar held on Monday 18th May at 12.30pm, and presented by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, forms part of Derasat’s ‘Expert Bulletin’ online webinar series, giving expert updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting the world around us.
International Relations beyond the Corona Crisis: Strategic Options for Gulf Countries

A strategic report that aims to analyze the course of international relations beyond the Coronavirus crisis and options for the GCC countries.
Gulf States and the Management of the Covid-19 Crisis

Analysing the mechanisms adopted by GCC countries in comparison to other countries, to manage the Corona pandemic crisis.
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 his recent article in OurWorld magazine, Dr. Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa summarizes Bahrain’s response, highlighting the crucial role attributed to teamwork and public engagement.
Derasat Digest – April 2020
Corona Crisis Puts the International Collective Action To the Test
The pre-occupation of countries around the world with efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic raises some important questions about the mechanisms of international collective action.
What are the Geo-Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus Crisis?
Although recognising that predicting consequences of Cornoravirus is difficult at this stage, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that clues exist to potential long-term changes that may take root in wake of the virus.