Derasat strives to hold diverse events that give a mixture of formal and informal platforms to researchers and policy makers for the discussion of ideas and trending topics relevant to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region.
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Visiting expert, Dr. Cyril Widdershoven, held a talk and discussion on Iranian Sanctions and OPEC at DERASAT on Wednesday 20th March at 1.00pm.
DERASAT was pleased to welcome lots of visitors to our Stand at the Riyadh International Book Fair that took place between 13th - 23rd March, 2019.
The EGIC, Italy, hosted Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, to present findings from the recent Bahrain Human Development Report 2018 and to discuss the importance of socio-economic development to peace, security and resilience.
Special Representative to Iran, Brian Hook and national experts took part in a Roundtable discussion on US-Iran Policy.
The Bahrain Human Development Report 2018 was produced by Derasat in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and highlights the Kingdom’s success in diversifying its economy and recognising the importance of environmental concerns.....
In his lecture at the Moscow Institute of International Relations, Derasat Chairman discussed factors that have led to the strengthening of relations between Russia and Bahrain .....................
Derasat and the Assilah Foundation, Morocco held a Seminar during the Assilah Forum 2018 on 11th July, 2018 entitled 'Citizenship and the National Charter'......
Two articles by Fatima Siffiqui in Al Watan describe the main highlights and concepts from the recent Derasat conference on the historical rule of the Al Khalifas in the Qatar Peninsular.
This event considered and discussed the history of the Al Khalifa sovereignty over the Qatar Peninsular and the implications on modern history.
The 3rd Workshop on the First National Report on Sustainable Development Goal Progress in cooperation with the National Information Committee and coordinating with the UNDP and the Information & e-Government Authority (iGA).......
The island of ‘Fasht Dibal’ was under Bahrain’s territorial control until Qatari troops descended on the island in 1986.
Derasat supported a 2-day Counter-Terrorism (CT) focused workshop led by internationally renowned subject matter experts from the UK and aimed at contributing to the analytical understanding and knowledge of the wider Bahraini CT community by providing further analysis and expertise on the evolving challenge of global terrorism.
The inaugural “Derasat Forum” entitled, “Qatar: Patron of Anarchy and Crisis in the Middle East” discussed Qatari threats to the Kingdom of Bahrain over the years, Qatari involvement in regional destabilization and future scenarios.
The two-day meeting of the experts on indicators of sustainable development goals was inaugurated on Monday in the Kingdom of Bahrain on the sidelines of the sixth meeting of the International Committee of Experts on Indicators of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the international organizations responsible for monitoring the indicators for all countries of the world held on 11-12 November 2017.
MEMAC examined the critical role that military alliances can play in the region’s collective defense and security. The approach highlighted the nexus between politics, diplomacy and military action and recognized the complexity of securing agreement between multiple states, each with their own unique political strategies.
Following World War II and the end of the Cold War there has been a proliferation of small states, renewing interest in their security and in their capacity to survive today’s international system.
The conference aims to refine our characterization and improve our understanding of the transformations currently underway, their future paths and their likely consequences, both regionally and globally. It also seeks to develop a shared, pragmatic understanding of regional security and stability, in turn contributing to global security.
Derasat hosted a lecture by Dr Natalie Tocci, Deputy Director of the Italian think tank, Instituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) (Institute of International Affairs), entitled ‘EU Foreign Policy in the Mediterranean: Challenges and Opportunities’ on April 17th 2013.
The Arabian Gulf is a hotly contested region due to its strategic location and its abundant natural resource wealth. Regional and global powers alike perpetually cross swords as they seek to safeguard their interests and, dependent on their ambitions, expand their influence. In the wake of the events of 9/11, the existing security balance was replaced by tension and instability.
In collaboration with The Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV), the Carnegie Middle East Center and the Gulf Research Center (GRC), Derasat will host a one-day workshop entitled, ‘Turkey and the Gulf: Dialogue in the Middle East’, on September 5th, 2012.
