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.
The paper examines the incidence of area studies departments/programs in the GCC and US, and their role in the foreign policy of each country.
The recent Think Talk on January 24th, explored the past and future of Germany’s Middle East soft power strategy going forward, as Germany transitions to a new government.
Following the freezing of contacts between the two sides for more than two years, this first round of NATO-Russia dialogue, held on January 12, 2022, could see the start of future dialogue and the potential resumption of diplomatic relations.
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?
