Think Talk on Iranian Asymmetric Warfare
A Think Talk was held at Derasat titled ‘Between Martyrdom & Deterrence: Iranian asymmetric warfare’ by Dr. Mitchell Belfer, President of the Euro-Gulf Information Centre in Rome, Italy on Tuesday 28th January, 2020.
New Red Sea Military Base for Egypt
Following the recent opening in Egypt of the largest military base on the Red Sea, Dr. Ashraf Keshk examines the reasoning behind the new base and its likely contribution to national and regional security.
European Union Delegation visits Derasat
H.E. Ambassador Michele Cervone d’Urso, Head of European Union Delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, was received by the Chairman of Derasat, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa who affirmed the importance of strengthening relations between the Kingdom and the European Union countries.
Shura Council activates partnership with Derasat
Members of the Shura Council visited the Derasat Library to activate the partnership agreement signed last year and to hear presentations on research work and library activities. Full Press Release can be found on the Arabic site.
UN- Habitat – Photo Competition
Bahraini photographers are urged to submit their photos that document urban life in Bahrain, reflecting urban challenges, and aspirations towards inclusive and sustainable urban societies. Send photos to the following link by January 27th – https://bit.ly/359Dpay
Shura Council Members visit Derasat Library
As part of a strategy to activate partnership agreement, members of the Shura Council visited the Derasat library for presentations on the research department and library activities.
Should NATO do more for Middle East security?
President Trump is demanding that NATO play a larger role in Middle East security; Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into how this could be realized and at previous US demands for greater engagement from NATO.
Photography Competition – UN-HABITAT
Bahraini photographers are urged to submit their photos that document urban life in Bahrain, reflecting urban challenges, and aspirations towards inclusive and sustainable urban societies. Send photos to the following link by January 27th – https://bit.ly/359Dpay
Derasat contributes to T20 conference
The Chairman of Derasat took part in consultative meetings for the upcoming T20 (Think 20) Inception Conference which will convene experts from around the world to set themes and topics for the G20 Summit to be held in Saudi Arabia in November.
Derasat Launches Video Game Survey
Derasat’s Surveys & Opinion Polls Directorate has announced a new survey that will map the pros and cons of video games and their effects on children, adolescents and youth. The study will survey a large segment of individuals aged between 10 and 18 years to identify and record practices and patterns in playing video games.
