Localizing Military Production
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November 25, 2019
The importance of localizing military technology production to sustainable development is discussed in this article by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
A collation of all press coverage.
Derasat In The News
Derasat In The News
State of Arab Cities Report 2020 – regional consultations
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November 25, 2019
As part of a joint initiative to develop the State of Arab Cities 2020 report, a regional consultation workshop was held in Manama on 20 November 2019 supported by Derasat, the UNDP in Bahrain and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme Regional Office for Arab States (UN-Habitat ROAS).
Gulf State Security Essential for Regional Stability
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November 21, 2019
The escalation in regional threats brings focus to the need for secure, stable states to maintain a stable regional power balance; Dr. Ashraf discusses the importance of collaborations and at how this is being implemented in the GCC region.
Conflict & Environmental Disaster
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November 21, 2019
Regional conflict brings with it the ever-present risk of environmental disaster such as oil spills. Dr Ashraf Keshk looks at the preparedness in Bahrain and the GCC countries and at the importance of cooperation and training to combating future disaster.
The Impact of Military Technology on the Military Doctrine of Armies
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November 19, 2019
In a follow up article to the recent Middle East Military Technology Conference (MEMTEC), Dr. Ashraf looks at the need to update the military doctrine of countries to take into account developing technologies and the increase in asymmetric warfare.
Gulf-US Relations in Focus
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November 16, 2019
A recent workshop held by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) focused on Gulf-US relations. Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Derasat Chairman, warned of the dangers of a potential international system failure and underscored the need for a rapid restoration of the regional system through concerted international efforts.