The strategic and international studies program analyzes the latest developments in the fields of security studies, military studies, international relations and crisis management, related to the Arabian Gulf and Middle East.
With the importance of the current nuclear negotiations between Iran and Western countries, and whether the previous agreement is revived or a new agreement is concluded, it is inaccurate to reduce the Arab Gulf countries' concerns to the nuclear issue.
The Global Think Tank Summit is an opportunity for intellectual exchanges among think tanks in building a positive mutual and dynamic work to address regional and global challenges and opportunities.
The article highlights the main discussions of the 17th Regional Security Summit, organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS); an important platform to present official insights on the security developments taking place in the Arab Gulf region.
The U.S.-Chinese competition has moved beyond the economic dimension and this will elevate new issues in the near future, given the fact that the world is witnessing a new order of power.
As part of its efforts to mobilize regional and global support for the upcoming national conference "Supporting Libya Stability" for October 21, 2021, Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush toured the Gulf.
U.S.-Saudi relations need to be redefined to clarify the concept of strategic partnership and its necessity for both sides, this is not based on a theoretical concept, but is confirmed by the historical experiences of the United States.
The impact of the nuclear submarine deal goes beyond material losses as it has caused a new crisis among three NATO members and a new rift in U.S.-European relations.
Derasat's Studies and Research Director, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, participated as a panel speaker at a webinar hosted by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, on Thursday 23rd September, at 4:00 PM (Bah time).
Following the recent assistance provided by the GCC countries to USA with regards to transiting Afghan evacuees, this article discusses the status of the GCC-USA security relations in light of the fading boundaries between regional and global conflict.
Would a European military force duplicate the efforts of NATO or compliment it? Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the advantages and disadvantages of creating a new European military unit.
The regular attacks on commercial oil tankers in the Arabian Gulf, implies that the Arabian Gulf maritime security is in danger, underscoring the urgent need to address these escalating tensions.
Although the events from the beginning of the invasion in August 1990 to the liberation of Kuwait in January 1991 are well known, it is critical to examine the mechanisms that were used to manage the crisis.
Derasat's recent Experts' Bulletin discussed the strategic vision behind the GCC's management of the Kuwait invasion crisis and liberation through the Gulf-international alliance at the time. On August 11th, 2021 at 11.00am, via Zoom.
What is the reality in GCC countries in terms of artificial intelligence research capability, the alignment with national development strategies, and potential implications with regards to local issues and trends?
An article that aims to highlight the importance of a global maritime security presence under the auspices of the United Nations to analyze maritime security threats and propose collective means to handle them.
An article that discusses strategies to confront security and maritime threats and to identify mechanisms for collective action. a discussion that formed part of a research paper presented by Dr. Ashraf Keshk during the Maritime Security and the Gulf States workshop, organized by the Gulf Research Centre Cambridge in July 2021.
Egypt's new July 3rd Naval Base will contribute to securing regional maritime routes. Dr. Ashraf Keshk explores how the base is expected to help create a balance in the form of orderly deterrence to counter regional tensions caused by expansionist agendas.
The Security Council concluded without any concrete outcomes, following the council’s meeting on the developments surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, upon the request of Egypt and Sudan.
The recent bulletin addressed indicators of the American-Atlantic rapprochement under President Joe Biden and considered the impact of that rapprochement on US-European relations and on the Iranian nuclear file.
A “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” is important to maintaining stability in the region and promoting prosperity. Dr. Yuichi Hosoya, Professor of International Politics at Keio University in Japan, discussed the challenges and opportunities in a Virtual Think Talk on Thursday 25th March 2021.
