Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held two meetings with the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) and the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS), as part of Derasat’s efforts to expand its research network and strengthen cooperation with international research institutions.

The meetings explored opportunities for cooperation across several research areas of mutual interest; the exchange of expertise and experiences in preparing studies and research papers; and the possibility of undertaking joint research projects. Both sides also reviewed their respective areas of work and key research priorities, while discussing ways to leverage their available capabilities and expertise to advance institutional cooperation and knowledge exchange