Bridges Are Not Just for Crossing: Lessons from London for the Future of Gulf Integration
The Kingdom of Bahrain is working on two promising projects: the King Hamad Causeway, which will become the second land link between Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and another bridge connecting Bahrain to the State of Qatar. Completing these projects could generate significant returns—economic, security, social, and beyond—that will benefit generations of Bahrainis, […]
Bahrain Summit: A Bridge Toward Strengthening Gulf Citizenship
Since its establishment in 1981, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has undergone numerous transformations that have positioned it among the world’s most prominent regional blocs. This status stems from the political and economic weight of its member states, as well as the developmental contributions achieved through cooperation within the GCC framework. These efforts have significantly […]
Climate Finance and Adaptation: Imperatives for Sustainable Development
With rising global temperatures and intensified weather extremes, there is a pressing need for strong climate finance systems that serve adaptation and resilience. This defines how nations can safeguard their economies and societies against the mounting risks of climate change, particularly under growing resource constraints. Climate finance refers to the flow of funds (public, private, […]
Bahrain on the Brink of Renewed Membership in the UN Security Council (2026–2027)
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) recently hosted a thought-provoking dialogue titled “The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Experience in the UN Security Council: From Recent Past to Near Future.” This initiative forms part of Bahrain’s intellectual preparation for its upcoming second term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2026–2027). […]
From Palm Roots to Green Horizons: Bahrain’s Vision through National Tree Week
Each year, during the third week of October, the Kingdom of Bahrain pauses to celebrate the National Tree Week. This initiative, launched by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, marks a concerted national push toward greening the Kingdom. It aims to expand urban shade, strengthen environmental awareness, […]
Economics Nobel is a timely reminder of the importance of growth
This year’s Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three scholars specialising in economic growth. It is a timely reminder that many of society’s problems can be fixed by enlarging the economic pie, while obsessing over how to distribute that pie is the route to perpetual discontent. The American economist Walter Williams once famously remarked that: “Prior […]
Contents of United Nations Resolutions Regarding Threats to Maritime Navigation
On the tenth of January, the United Nations Security Council issued Resolution No. 2722 regarding threats to maritime navigation in the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea. After extensive deliberation on the necessity of respecting the international legal framework endorsed by all countries worldwide to regulate maritime rights—the United Nations Convention on the […]
Is NATO participating in the Prosperity Alliance?
In the midst of the debate surrounding regional and international contributions to the maritime operation declared by the United States to protect maritime navigation in the Bab el Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, known as the “Guardian of Prosperity” in December 2023, there have been various questions arising from the participation and withdrawal of […]
Toward the successful implementation of national policies and strategies… Determination is essential!
The success of any policy is contingent upon its strategic planning and design to achieve its desired objectives. This is not unfamiliar to many countries, where their policies and strategies undergo thorough study and design, utilizing comprehensive plans, optimal methods, ideal tools, and clear procedures to address specific problems. The government determines the suitable tool […]
The European stance towards maritime navigation security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
Between the announcement of several European countries joining the “Guardian of Prosperity” alliance declared by the United States to protect maritime navigation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the subsequent withdrawal of some of those countries, many questions have been raised about the European stance towards the alliance and the impact of these threats on […]
