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.
Following the signing of the GCC Unified Military Headquarters Agreement on 22nd December, 2019 in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the importance of this agreement, likely impacts and challenges.
The recent 8th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues organised by the Policy Center for the New South in Morocco was held under the theme, 'The South in times of turmoil'. Dr. Ashraf recaps the main topics discussed during the 3-day event and looks at the challenges and diversity of viewpoints.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
In a recent newspaper article, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses Bahrain's latest move to join the US-led Alliance to protect Maritime Corridors in the region and looks at the likely activities and impacts of the Gulf States role in the alliance.
'Women in Information Technology (IT)' is the subject of a recent study by Dr. Fatima Alsebaie that sheds light on how women are represented in the field of IT in Bahrain, and which looks at factors that may be preventing an equal representation.
Following the recent attacks on Saudi oil installations, is there a role for NATO? Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the policies framing how NATO might get involved in regional crises.
