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Securing oil supplies is one of the most important objectives of national security strategies of Western countries. Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the security threats to global oil supplies and the implications for joint responsibilities.
In the March edition of Petroleum Review, Analyst Abdulaziz Al Dosseri is quoted with regards to Bahrain's recent offshore shale oil find...
Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council just approved a special residency permit for entrepreneurs, investors, and skilled expatriates. Dr. Omar A-Ubaydli discusses this potentially positive step for the economy ......
Some of the greatest obstacles to women advancing in the IT world is embedded in societal expectations. Dr. Fatima Sebaie discusses in some detail the core of these challenges and at how this needs to be redressed.
The recent VIII Moscow Conference on International Security was an opportunity to gauge Russian foreign policy towards ongoing conflicts with Western states and NATO - Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the divergences of policy and potential repercussions for the Middle East.
How did the Syrian crisis impact Russian - Iranian relations - was it a convergence of necessity or a longer term strategic partnership? Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the international complexities of the relationship between the two countries and at the impact on regional security.
Following the New York Times editorial board recently published editorial bemoaning corporations’ continued interest in investing in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Omar AlUbaydli in Al Arabiya provides some additional context on what makes Saudi Arabia eye-catching to foreign investors.
The arrival of Royal Navy Frigate HMS Montrose in Bahrain from the UK aims to bolster naval forces in the region. Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses regional and global maritime security.....
As NATO celebrates the 70th year of its founding, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the current success of the alliance and future challenges.
Following the USA government's classification of Iran's Revolutonary Guard as a terrorist organization, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications on strategic security for the region.
This recent report by DERASAT Analyst, Mohamed Ismaeel, analyses the conflict in Yemen, particularly considers Iran's role and looks at potential conflict resolutions.
Advances in technology play a key role in changing working conditions and generating creative and entrepreneurial ideas. Dr. Fatima AlSubaie discusses the use of Blockchain as an important opportunity that institutions can use to improve performance and increase productivity....
Many natural resource-dependent countries have tried to restructure government finances in the wake of falling commodity prices, with little success. Dr. Omar AlUbaydli discusses the goals of Bahrain’s Fiscal Balance Program and at the factors that may serve to increase the likelihood of success.
China and Saudi Arabia recently held talks regarding enhancing cooperation, particularly military. Dr. Ashraf Keshk takes a look at the implication of greater strategic defence cooperation.
In late March 2019, the global ride-hailing giant Uber announced its acquisition of its Middle-Eastern competitor, Careem; Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discusses the implications....
Saudi Arabia plans to set up an air warfare center in the Eastern Province .....Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications for Saudi Arabia's national defence capabilities....
China is witnessing rapid growth in the consumption of natural gas, among other sources of energy. Analysts Abdulla Al-Abbasi and Abdulaziz Al-Dosari discuss some of the implications........
A number of Government Service Centers have been awarded Gold Shields by the Government Service Center Evaluation Committee chaired by by Sh. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, DERASAT Chairman, that demonstrate their service efficiency and effectiveness.
Lack of financial literacy and a worrying trend of personal debt are discussed by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli in his latest article for 'The National'.
Analyst, Abdulaziz Al Dosseri, comments in a recent article in the magazine 'Industrial Minerals' with regard to Bahrain's most recent oil find.
