Eastern Mediterranean conflict – NATO to confront more challenges
A discussion on NATO’s role in confronting an array of diffuse challenges as it faces constant criticism and internal disagreements that affect the alliance’s future.
Fitch Downgrades Bahrain’s Ratings
An interview with Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli on Al-Hurra channel regarding the recent downgrading of Bahrain’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) rating by the credit rating agency Fitch.
Webinar: Middle East Defence & Security: An open dialogue on opportunities and challenges in the region
Executive Director, Katadah Zaman, featured as a panelist alongside distinguished international experts, in a discussion on the progress and challenges of the Middle East defence industry.
Strategic relations between Iraq & the USA
Dr. Ashraf Keshk comments on the joint statement issued by Iraq and USA following the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to the USA on 19th August.
Potential Environmental Threat Posed by Safer Oil Tanker
The ongoing threat posed by the Safer oil tanker anchored about 60 km north of Hudaydah in Yemen, is a serious indication of a new security risk to maritime navigation in the Red Sea.
Online Briefing: Covid-19 Response: a UNDP – Derasat Perspective
The online briefing held on Thursday 27th August, 2020, presented the aims of carrying out a joint UNDP-Derasat socio-economic assessment of the impacts of Covid-19 on Bahrain.
Youth empowerment at top of Bahrain’s priorities
Derasat Board of Trustees’ Chairman, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, participated in a visual interactive discussion session “Hipo Youth”, as part of the advanced leadership program initiatives held for the second year in a row.
Towards a strategic concept of maritime security
The Lebanon Port Incident has proved to be a wake-up call for countries around the globe not only to review their port insurance plans, but to also formulate comprehensive strategies to deal with emergency incidents.
Experts’ Bulletin #8: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Power Sector
Derasat’s latest Experts’ Bulletin with Eng. Abdulla Al-Abassi, on Weds, 19th August, 2020, explored, “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Power Sector”, and at the potentials for integrating renewables into Bahrain’s energy mix.
Beirut port incident – a role for strategic planning
The Beirut port incident reaffirms that disasters can sometimes not be prevented. This article discusses the inevitable consequences of such tragedies and how strategic planning could be the best way to address them.
