‘Think Talks by Derasat’ host experts to speak on trending topics that aim to ensure that Bahrain has the opportunity to be an integral and vocal part of global conversations.
The recent ThinkTalk by Derasat featured Dr. Dania Koleilat-Khatib, President of the Research Cooperation Center for Peace Building (RCCP), who discussed how Biden might approach the nuclear deal conundrum with Iran, on Weds 9th December at 4.30pm.
The 'Think Talk' on Thursday 15th October, featured experts in a comprehensive discussion of the electoral systems in the US and Bahrain.
Derasat and the Embassy of United States of America presented a virtual ThinkTalk with former members of Congress on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020, titled, "The role of Think Tanks in developing policy positions and priorities."
Derasat's latest virtual Think Talk discussed ‘Public Health Governance’, comparing public health legislation and management of the corona pandemic in a number of European nations and Bahrain.
The results of a survey regarding the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the formulation of future human resources strategic plans were discussed in this webinar on Weds 29th July.
Ms. Huda Alkhaldi, Founder of Bahrain Debates, discussed the concept and importance of debating in the community in a Webinar titled, 'Since There Is Always Another Option'.
A Derasat Virtual Think Talk that looked at how the GCC countries have managed the Corona crisis with a focus on the unique challenges faced and featuring an expert panel.
An informative discussion was held in this Virtual Think Talk on the future of American policy towards the Gulf with distinguished speakers, Amb. Martin Indyk, Bilal Saab and Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib.
The future of cyber technology and the relevance of Bahrain's COVID-19 approach was discussed in a Virtual ThinkTalk on Thursday 11th June with Dr. Mitchell Belfer, President of the EGIC in Italy.
Derasat's latest ‘Think Talk’ was held on March 5th, 2020, titled: ‘Between the US and Finland: Different Educational Systems and Their Impacts on Developing Curricula’, which examined applicable factors to developing school education in Bahrain.
How Iran will react following the assassination of Quds Force leader, Qassim Soleimani, was just one question posed and discussed by Euro-Gulf Information Centre President, Dr. Mitchell Belfer, in a Think Talk 'Between Martyrdom & Deterrence: Iran and asymmetric warfare' on Tuesday 28th January, 2020.
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.
This Think Talk highlighted the LNG sector from a local and international perspective, discussing the latest developments and the role LNG plays in the global energy mix and future prospects.
DERASAT was pleased to welcome Ms. Joyce Msuyu, UN Environment Acting Executive Director and Assistant Secretary General at the UN, for a Think Talk on the link between environmental sustainability and prosperity.
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki recently launched a long-term research initiative examining how technology shapes Gulf Arab governments and economies. He discussed the research to-date at 'Think Talks by Derasat' on Tuesday 14th May at 13.00hrs at the DERASAT premises.
Derasat Center held a Think Talk lecture on the role of intellectuals in change creation and management. The speakers were former President of the International Federation of Journalists, Jim Boumelha, member of the National Union of Journalists (UK & Ireland), and Muneer Zaroor, Director of Policies and Programs for the Arab World and Middle East at the IFJ.
Visiting expert, Dr. Mitchell Belfer, addressed a Think Talk at DERASAT on "Growth and Development in Bahrain in an Age of Terrorism on Wednesday, 18 April 2019.
DERASAT welcomed expert Khalil Tafakji, Head of the Mapping and Geographic Information department at the Arab Studies Society for a talk on historical documentation of truth and reality.
DERASAT in partnership with the US Embassy, Bahrain, welcomed Cathy Allen for a talk and discussion on current research regarding the role of women in leadership and the impacts on the wider community at 10.30am on Weds. 27th March.
Visiting expert, Dr. Cyril Widdershoven, held a talk and discussion on Iranian Sanctions and OPEC at DERASAT on Wednesday 20th March at 1.00pm.
