Wars End, but the Sea Remembers
In times of war, public attention naturally focuses on human casualties and the destruction inflicted upon cities and critical infrastructure. Yet beneath the surface of the sea lies an entire world that remains largely absent from camera lenses and news headlines. Political crises, no matter how severe, eventually come to an end. Treaties are signed, […]
Derasat Center hosts NIHR trainees and highlights role of research in policymaking
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) hosted number of trainees from the National Institute for Human Rights, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and foster the exchange of knowledge and expertise among national institutions. NIHR trainees met with the Center’s Director of Studies and Research, Dr. Omar Ahmad […]
The Future of Regional Security in the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East
Developments in the Arabian Gulf region this year have raised numerous questions about ways to ensure the safety of maritime navigation—not only in the Strait of Hormuz but also in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—and energy security —particularly regarding the protection of infrastructure—as well as mechanisms for countering armed militias capable of misusing military technology, in […]
Obstacles to the Implementation of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Many issues have arisen during the conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, including Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most important waterways for international trade—which has raised questions about the international laws governing maritime navigation in such waterways.The United Nations Convention on the […]
The Strategic Partnership Between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the European Union: A Perspective on How Small States Leverage International Partnerships
A state’s ability to influence the international system is not always measured by its geographic size, population, or resources. International experience has demonstrated that small states, despite the constraints associated with limited territory and domestic capabilities, have been able to build influential roles through international institutions, balanced partnerships, and active diplomacy. The literature on international […]
Derasat Center Holds 3rd Meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held the third meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity, attended by committee members representing relevant national entities, to review the committee’s 2026–2027 work plan, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific research and national cooperation in the […]
Aluminium: Another Commodity at Risk
Aluminium, a commodity that is at significant risk due to the ongoing Iranian war, has emerged as a critical flashpoint in global supply chains. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has directly and indirectly disrupted Middle Eastern aluminium production; a region accounting for roughly 9% of global output. In March 2026, Iranian missile […]
Derasat Center Holds 3rd Meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity
Mr. Abdulla Mohamed Alahmed, CEO of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), held the third meeting of the Scientific Research Committee on Cybersecurity, attended by committee members representing relevant national entities, to review the committee’s 2026–2027 work plan, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific research and national cooperation in the […]
AI models must complement, not cannibalise, knowledge creation
Large language models, or LLMs, like ChatGPT are effective because they are trained on high-quality human-generated content. However, there is a concern that they also undermine the incentives humans have to create original material, meaning that they might inadvertently be killing their feedstock. Fears of such a death cycle are slightly exaggerated. But in the long term, […]
Sixth Episode of the “Sound of Thought” Podcast
In the sixth episode of the “Voice of Thought” podcast from the “Studies” Center, we host Dr. Hassan Al-Momani, Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan and an expert in international relations and conflict and peace studies, for an in-depth intellectual discussion that spans from university lecture halls to the […]
