Big Football Clubs Skew VAR to Their Own Benefit With the Game’s Integrity Lost
Why do football authorities punish violent conduct retrospectively, but not simulation? An article that aims to explain the political economy of punishing divers.
In the Fight Against COVID-19, China and the US Need to Set Their Differences Aside
The problem of global equitable vaccine distribution would be most simply solved if the world’s two biggest powers – China and the US – entered a partnership.
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.
Bahrain – India Economic Relations: Past and Present
Bahrain and India have historic bilateral ties that span energy, trade, investment, education and beyond; this collaborative webinar between Derasat and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in India, highlighted the emergent convergences for expanding India-Bahrain bilateral cooperation.
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.
Sustainable Waste to Energy Technologies: The Opportunities
Derasat’s recent ThinkTalk in collaboration with the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO), explored the key waste to energy technologies and best practices available to achieve sustainable waste management in Bahrain. On June 2nd, at 11:00 (Bah time).
An Assessment on the Impacts of Loan Deferrals in Bahrain
A paper that analyses the impact of loan deferrals on Bahraini households using data collected from telephone surveys with over 100 Bahrainis with recommendations for future action.
Virtual ThinkTalk: Towards a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities
A “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” is important to maintaining stability in the region and promoting prosperity. Dr. Yuichi Hosoya, Professor of International Politics at Keio University in Japan, discussed the challenges and opportunities in a Virtual Think Talk on Thursday 25th March 2021.
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.
