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Derasat In The News
Derasat In The News
Launch of Bahrain-Emirati Strategic Partnership Book
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence in the United Arab Emirates, the book “Bahrain-Emirati Strategic Partnership .. Legacy of the Past .. Challenges of the Future .. Future Opportunities” was launched.
Replace hegemony with trade between neighbors and watch peace take root
Several traditionally conflicting Middle Eastern powers are poised to launch ambitious energy partnerships. Can renewed economic ties contribute to repairing politically and socially strained relationships?
The Atlantic-Russian Dialogue: Military Confrontation or Avoidance?
Following the freezing of contacts between the two sides for more than two years, this first round of NATO-Russia dialogue, held on January 12, 2022, could see the start of future dialogue and the potential resumption of diplomatic relations.
Arabia cannot woo international investors until everyone plays by the same rules
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ conviction of fraud is the latest example of a powerful individual being held accountable for greed-induced crimes. It could be argued that in order for the region to increase international investors, everyone needs to start playing by the same rules.
Accurate student assessment can reinforce inequality
Although hybrid learning has helped improve inclusivity with geographical remoteness and physical challenges no longer preventing students from learning, the assessment poses a risk to these gains as the best assessment methods are inherently exclusionary.
It’s Time To Build on Bahrain’s Successful Pandemic Management Policy
Bahrain’s successful management of the COVID-19 pandemic is the direct result of several public administration innovations recently enacted.
Do as I say and not as I do isn’t a recipe for political success
Our ignorance about Covid has made managing the pandemic very hard and, as Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli points out, the job turns into mission impossible if leaders refuse to set an example. Read more......
Iran’s Regional Project
With the importance of the current nuclear negotiations between Iran and Western countries, and whether the previous agreement is revived or a new agreement is concluded, it is inaccurate to reduce the Arab Gulf countries' concerns to the nuclear issue.
The Global Think Tank Summit
The Global Think Tank Summit is an opportunity for intellectual exchanges among think tanks in building a positive mutual and dynamic work to address regional and global challenges and opportunities.
Using sustainable finance theory to save the environment
Can the theories that the Goldman Sachses of this world use to make money, also be used to save the environment if we are open-minded enough to get past the stigma of big finance? Read more ....
Derasat Hosts the Global Thinks Tank Summit
Derasat to host the first Global Think Tanks Summit in the region, in collaboration with the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program at The Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania, 5-7 December 2021.
Manama Security Dialogue: A Strategic Vision
The article highlights the main discussions of the 17th Regional Security Summit, organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS); an important platform to present official insights on the security developments taking place in the Arab Gulf region.
Corporate greed isn’t causing inflation
It might be comforting to think that the rising price inflation is caused by corporate greed. However, as Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses, the cause of current inflation is much more mundane.
Derasat signs an MoU with Bahrain Chamber
In a bid to consolidate efforts in conducting studies and scientific research, Derasat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Chamber.
U.S. Maritime Strategy to Confront China
The U.S.-Chinese competition has moved beyond the economic dimension and this will elevate new issues in the near future, given the fact that the world is witnessing a new order of power.
Why Do Economists Get Criticized the Most?
Every year when the economics Nobel Prize gets announced, a media mob assembles to attack the economics profession. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli claims that some criticisms may be warranted but many are simply wrong.