State of Arab Cities Report 2020 – regional consultations
As part of a joint initiative to develop the State of Arab Cities 2020 report, a regional consultation workshop was held in Manama on 20 November 2019 supported by Derasat, the UNDP in Bahrain and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme Regional Office for Arab States (UN-Habitat ROAS).
Gulf State Security Essential for Regional Stability
The escalation in regional threats brings focus to the need for secure, stable states to maintain a stable regional power balance; Dr. Ashraf discusses the importance of collaborations and at how this is being implemented in the GCC region.
Conflict & Environmental Disaster
Regional conflict brings with it the ever-present risk of environmental disaster such as oil spills. Dr Ashraf Keshk looks at the preparedness in Bahrain and the GCC countries and at the importance of cooperation and training to combating future disaster.
The Impact of Military Technology on the Military Doctrine of Armies
In a follow up article to the recent Middle East Military Technology Conference (MEMTEC), Dr. Ashraf looks at the need to update the military doctrine of countries to take into account developing technologies and the increase in asymmetric warfare.
Workshop on Gulf-US relations
A recent workshop held by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) focused on Gulf-US relations.
Gulf-US Relations in Focus
A recent workshop held by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) focused on Gulf-US relations. Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Derasat Chairman, warned of the dangers of a potential international system failure and underscored the need for a rapid restoration of the regional system through concerted international efforts.
Simulation and Crisis Management: A Strategic Vision
The vital part simulation plays in preparing for defence and asymmetric threats is discussed in another follow up article to the recent Middle East Military Technology Conference 2019 (MEMTEC).
MOU signed with BIBF
The Bahrain Institute for Banking & Finance (BIBF) and Derasat signed a memorandum of understanding towards joint cooperation and training activities in the fields of research, banking and finance.
6th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate
At the 6th Abu Dhabi Security Forum, organised by the Emirates Policy Center, Derasat Chairman pointed out the precarious regional situation saying that, “Concerted efforts are the only way to address challenges facing us”……….
Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate
At the 6th Abu Dhabi Security Debate, organised by the Emirates Policy Center, Derasat Chairman pointed out the precarious regional situation saying that,“Concerted efforts are the only way to address challenges facing us”……….
