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China as a strategic partner for the GCC is the focus of a research paper by Mahmood Abdul Ghafffar, researcher at DERASAT, published in the recent edition of the Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses why President Trump's fight against a trade deficit maybe misguided.
Cooperation and global challenges were discussed at the first ever EU - League of Arab States Summit, Dt Ashraf Keshk analyses some of the main points....
Dr. Omar talk about how the openness of the Gulf economy boosts productivity.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk speaks about the 55th Munich Security Forum.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk highlights the Governments World Summit and a road map for the future
A new book celebrating His Majesty The King's 20th Anniversary Rule, published by DERASAT commemorates the last two decades that have seen Bahrain confront the challenges and obstacles to building a prosperous country.
Economists typically criticise import tariffs, because they result in higher prices for consumers.The Arabian Gulf countries have generally subscribed to this view. However, as the Gulf countries look to diversify their economies, is it time to consider imposing temporary tariffs to develop domestic industries?
This latest issue of the Derasat Journal (1/2018) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the launch of His Majesty, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's initiative, Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.
Is diversifying imports the answer to low productivity and preserving future water resources for Bahrain?
What are the regional security ramifications that could result from the North Atlantic-Russian conflict?
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.
Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli talks to Al-Bilad Newspaper about the fiscal balance program that Bahrain started to implement in the last quarter of last year and how it will strengthen investor confidence in the economy and will support prospects for future growth, while rating agencies will improve their outlook on the future of the Kingdom.
Would an integrated European Army undermine NATO or be complementary?
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....
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.......
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.........
Dr Ashraf Keshk considers the implications of the recent expansion of China's navy.
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?
This study reviews the electricity market’s structure, its operational mechanisms and the implications of an ever-increasing share of renewables in the energy mix........
