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The importance of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are discussed by Dr. Omar Al Ubaidydli following the recent Gulf-German Forum on security and cooperation, organized by the German Federal Academy for Security Policy and the German-Arab Friendship Association
What is NATO's role in securing international cooperation against potential Iranian threats? Following Acting Defense Secretary, Mark Asper's recent call on NATO member states to publicly denounce Iran's hostile actions and join US efforts to tighten its grip on Iran and ensure maritime security, Dr. Ashraf looks at the challenges to NATO in meeting this challenge.
Attitudes to the use of social media were explored in a recent opinion poll undertaken by the Surveys and Opinion Polls Directorate at DERASAT which found that a majority of the respondents (77%) said that they did not rely on the credibility of the social media sites, and seek alternative sources to verify credibility....
As the Federal Reserve gets ready to cut interest rates, Analyst, Abdulaziz AlDosseri, looks back to the 2008 global financial crisis and the importance of interest rates to financial markets, currencies and commodities.
Following an article that sampled civic honesty, Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli notes the importance of trust and honesty to a thriving economy. The article ranked a sample of 40 countries in civic honesty, where people voluntarily refrain from opportunistic behavior and which saw Arab and Islamic countries dominate the lowest rankings.
How does Turkey's deal to buy the S-400 missile system from Russia impact their relations with NATO and with the US? Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers this and Turkey's unique security challenges....
Abdulla Al-Abbasi (PhD candidate Renewable Energy) reflects on the crucial role culture plays in adapting and accepting new forms of technology and at the importance of recognising this as Bahrain expands it's use of new sustainable energy sources such as solar panels.
In view of the continuing intensification of the current Iranian crisis, Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the European role and at differences in opinion between countries within the EU....
The Bahrain Economic Association (BEA) organized a seminar on Tuesday 18th June, 2019, entiled, 'What are the best investments in the oil and gas sector during the next five years?'. which was moderated by Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli, Deputy Chairman of the Association and Research Director at DERASAT.
As Bahrain gears up to focus on becoming a knowledge-based economy, analyst, Ghada Abdullah looks into what this means for Bahrain and how it can be achieved.
For the second consecutive year, Finland topped the list of the happiest countries in the world. Analyst, Ghada Abdulla, looks into the reasons behind this continuing phenomenon....
International coalitions can be very successful in challenging terrorist threats; analyst, Mohammed BuHassan discusses the crucial role that coalitions and alliances play in maintaining security of nations.
Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the use of deterrence as a strategy of crisis management with a focus on the Iran.
Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli discusses the impacts of increasing certain wages in noting that an increase in public sector salaries should be in a very narrow range, and should be applied in a carefully selected group of jobs....
Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli notes that Gulf countries should work toward eliminating customs taxes, switching exclusively to VAT. The primary benefit will be in opening markets for the Gulf countries’ new non-oil exports as they implement their economic visions.....
There are many analyses that attempt to categorize the current crisis between the United States and Iran - Dr. Ashraf Keshk explains the distinctions between levels of crisis and at how this is important when considering future scenarios.
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.
