Should NATO do more for Middle East security?
President Trump is demanding that NATO play a larger role in Middle East security; Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into how this could be realized and at previous US demands for greater engagement from NATO.
Photography Competition – UN-HABITAT
Bahraini photographers are urged to submit their photos that document urban life in Bahrain, reflecting urban challenges, and aspirations towards inclusive and sustainable urban societies. Send photos to the following link by January 27th – https://bit.ly/359Dpay
Derasat contributes to T20 conference
The Chairman of Derasat took part in consultative meetings for the upcoming T20 (Think 20) Inception Conference which will convene experts from around the world to set themes and topics for the G20 Summit to be held in Saudi Arabia in November.
A New Red Sea Alliance
Countries bordering the Red Sea or Gulf Of Aden recently signed a charter activating a new ‘Council of Arab and African Coastal States of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden’; Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the new Alliance and its potential impacts on the security of the region.
Precautionary measures need increasing for regional security
The assassination of Qasem Soleimani has thrown the need to increase regional security measures into the spotlight – Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses what sort of measures are needed and where focus should be.
From Productivity to Competitiveness
Improving productivity and competitiveness in the local economy was the topic of a Think Talk at Derasat by Mr. Ebrahim Al Tamimi, Director of Information at the Court of HRH the Prime Minister that took place on Wednesday 8th January, 2020.
Fifteen years since Istanbul Cooperation Initiative established.
At the Istanbul NATO Summit in 2004, the GCC countries were invited to form a partnership with NATO in the framework of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative, which aimed at enhancing security and stability throughout the region. Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks back at the history of the initiative and at the various successes and future challenges.
The GCC Unified Military Command Headquarters Agreement – Strategic Vision
Following the signing of the GCC Unified Military Headquarters Agreement on 22nd December, 2019 in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the importance of this agreement, likely impacts and challenges.
The Atlantic Dialogues 2019
The recent 8th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues organised by the Policy Center for the New South in Morocco was held under the theme, ‘The South in times of turmoil’. Dr. Ashraf recaps the main topics discussed during the 3-day event and looks at the challenges and diversity of viewpoints.
Blockchain Report published on the MEI Website
A timely report on Blockchain by Derasat analyst, Dr. Fatima AlSubaei, has now been published by the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute, USA. The report is available in both Arabic and English at the below link……….
