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.
Derasat Analyst, Abdulla Isa AlAbbasi, is a co-author of a recent study published by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation and the United Nations Development Programme on "South-South Ideas: Renewable Energy in the Middle East and North Africa Region – Potential and Limits."
The EGIC, Italy, hosted Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, to present findings from the recent Bahrain Human Development Report 2018 and to discuss the importance of socio-economic development to peace, security and resilience.
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. Ashraf Keshk comments on discussions held at the recent 36th Meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers in Tunisia that focused on the challenges of terrorism facing Arab States.
Cooperation with DERASAT and the newly established Sustainable Energy Unit will encompass capacity building, collaboration with research institution as well as the preparation and dissemination of awareness and education program.
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
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?
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.
Derasat researchers received the Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Hideki Ito, and a delegation from the Japanese Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) on Thursday 7th, 2019 and discussed mutual areas of cooperation and research interests followed by a very interesting and stimulating discussion on Middle East geopolitics.
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.........
