Maritime Security at the Gulf Research Cambridge Workshop
An article that discusses strategies to confront security and maritime threats and to identify mechanisms for collective action. a discussion that formed part of a research paper presented by Dr. Ashraf Keshk during the Maritime Security and the Gulf States workshop, organized by the Gulf Research Centre Cambridge in July 2021.
Egyptian Mediterranean Naval Base: A Strategic Vision
Egypt’s new July 3rd Naval Base will contribute to securing regional maritime routes. Dr. Ashraf Keshk explores how the base is expected to help create a balance in the form of orderly deterrence to counter regional tensions caused by expansionist agendas.
Discussions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam by the Security Council
The Security Council concluded without any concrete outcomes, following the council’s meeting on the developments surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, upon the request of Egypt and Sudan.
No major surgery needed as telemedicine streamlines healthcare
Telemedicine made a slow start, but Covid-19 has given it a boost. While many physicians and patients remain reluctant, despite compelling benefits, much of the hesitancy is due to false perceptions about its efficacy. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli looks into the reasons why health systems should embrace it.
Education is key in the fight against elite mafias trying to control governments.
In July 2021, 130 countries announced coordinated reforms to prevent multinationals evading tax. Many rejoiced at the prospect of Amazon and Facebook finally paying their fair share. However, unless we see suitable reforms on the spending side of the government budget equation, it could turn into a power grab by entrenched elites.
The Importance of Attaining Food Security
The Fourth Derasat Forum will host officials and experts in the field of food security in the Kingdom of Bahrain and abroad to study the options, alternatives, supply chains and opportunities available to meet food security requirements as an important component of national security.
Food Security – Key Topic at Derasat’s Annual Forum
As Bahrain works from a strategic perspective to address the most prominent challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the priorities is securing self-food security, the multiple aspects of which will be discussed in the upcoming Forum 2021.
International Trade and Food Security
A discussion that highlights how international trade growth can be a double-edged sword when it comes to food security.
Loans Reprieve Helped Bahraini Families
Loan deferrals helped Bahraini families to overcome the financial challenges posed by Covid-19, a study on socioeconomic impact of covid-19 in Bahrain has concluded.
How Peer-to-Peer Learning Can Help to Improve Youth Job Prospects.
Peer-to-peer learning among teens might be a cost-effective way of helping those falling behind to get back on track and at the same time develop a sense of civic duty among youth.
