DERASAT marks Bahrain Sports Day
DERASAT celebrated National Sports Day with a walkathon, table tennis, healthy food and a healthy exercise and nutrition talk
Challenges to Food Security in Bahrain
Is diversifying imports the answer to low productivity and preserving future water resources for Bahrain?
Saudi entrepreneurs and a 1950 Italian-US agreement model
In order to boost entrepreneurship, Saudi Arabia should consider following a 1950s plan used to improve the Italian economy, which was done in partnership with the US, a recent paper by Michela Giorcelli of the University of California suggested.
Japanese Delegation Visits Derasat
Derasat researchers received the Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Hideki Ito, and a delegation from the Japanese Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) on Thursday 7th, 2019 and discussed mutual areas of cooperation and research interests followed by a very interesting and stimulating discussion on Middle East geopolitics.
Franco-German ‘Treaty on Cooperation and Integration’
Would an integrated European Army undermine NATO or be complementary?
The New US Missile Defense Strategy: Implications
Is a resurgence of Cold War stand-offs a potential risk of President Trump’s new missile defense strategy? Dr Ashraf Keshk discusses both the international and regional implications….
Why ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ never pays off
Omar Al Ubaydli investigates how our consumption decisions partially reflect our efforts to convey a certain social status to others, sending a signal to our peers that we are wealthy and powerful, and that we have good taste…….
Venezuela proves Gulf prosperity should not be taken for granted
As the political crisis unfolding in Venezuela seizes the headlines, analysts frequently draw attention to the fact that the South American country has the largest oil reserves in the world………
China’s Maritime Strategy
Dr Ashraf Keshk considers the implications of the recent expansion of China’s navy.
Does the US want high or low oil prices?
The US economy has traditionally been a heavy importer of oil, making it unquestionably a fan of low oil prices. Meanwhile, the shale oil revolution has transformed the US oil industry, and driven net imports to almost zero. But, has that been enough to make America favor high oil prices, and to be an OPEC ally?
