By supporting independent, innovative research, we aim to contribute towards bridging the gap between research and policy practice, driving policy decision making that is relevant and effective. Research based on critical and analytical research should continually foster new ideas thereby exposing the plethora of differing perspectives and challenging the decision-making process.
A timely report on Blockchain by Derasat analyst, Dr. Fatima AlSubaei, has now been published by the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute, USA. The report is available in both Arabic and English at the below link..........
A research study on why global suicide bombing rates are decreasing, that examines the motivations for perpetrating these forms of attack and how the Arab Gulf states stand to benefit from the decline.
A recent interview with Dr. Fatima Alsebaie on Bahrain TV International (English) discussed the participation of women in the Information Technology field in Bahrain.
In his recent article in Al Arabiya, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli noted that France was unusually assertive when describing its new Middle East policy at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain last week, and goes on to discuss the potential for new opportunities that might accompany President Macron's apparent commitment to multilateralism.
Defence against cyber attacks on national security infrastructure and the use of cyber technology in warfare are discussed in this follow on article from the Middle East Military Technology Conference 2019 (MEMTEC) by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
Derasat researchers took part in the 3rd Youth Economic Forum organised by the Young Pioneers Society held in partnership with Tamkeen on Saturday 30 November, 2019.
“Where are women in artificial intelligence?” was the subject of a paper delivered by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie at the 3rd conference on Equal Opportunities: Sustainability & Future Studies", organized by Ahlia University and Brunel University, London under the patronage of HE Fawzia Bint Abdulla Zainal.
A research paper on the future of LNG markets in light of divergent views, reviewing the most prominent developments in these markets and discussing future prospects.
The importance of localizing military technology production to sustainable development is discussed in this article by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
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.
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.
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.
The vital part simulation plays in preparing for defence and asymmetric threats is discussed in another follow up article to the recent Middle East Military Technology Conference 2019 (MEMTEC).
A research paper on the prevailing trends in the US economy at the end of 2019, and the likelihood of the economy entering a recession; and in that case, what the impact will be on the Gulf economy.
The realities of climate change and the latest scientific findings on emissions were presented on a visit to Derasat by Phillipe Ciasis, Research Director at the Laboratory of Climate and Environmental Sciences in France and Jérôme Ponrouch , Head of Corporate Responsibility for MENA with BNP Paribas.
Following the US-led maritime security meeting hosted by Bahrain last week, Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers Bahrain's role in the coalition and in broader maritime alliances.
The importance of national security of all Gulf States as a means to achieve regional power balance is explored in this article by Dr Ashraf Keshk.
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.
In a recent interview on Bahrain TV, Dr. Fatima Al Subaie discusses the opportunities and challenges facing women who are working or are thinking about working in the IT sector in Bahrain.
The importance of planning for potential security crises in the region is important so that situations can be detected early and to ensure a rapid response. Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the strategic value of crisis management planning and of the need to prepare for eventualities ahead of time.
