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.
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....
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....
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.
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.
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.
The recent VIII Moscow Conference on International Security was an opportunity to gauge Russian foreign policy towards ongoing conflicts with Western states and NATO - Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the divergences of policy and potential repercussions for the Middle East.
How did the Syrian crisis impact Russian - Iranian relations - was it a convergence of necessity or a longer term strategic partnership? Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the international complexities of the relationship between the two countries and at the impact on regional security.
The arrival of Royal Navy Frigate HMS Montrose in Bahrain from the UK aims to bolster naval forces in the region. Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses regional and global maritime security.....
As NATO celebrates the 70th year of its founding, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the current success of the alliance and future challenges.
Following the USA government's classification of Iran's Revolutonary Guard as a terrorist organization, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications on strategic security for the region.
This recent report by DERASAT Analyst, Mohamed Ismaeel, analyses the conflict in Yemen, particularly considers Iran's role and looks at potential conflict resolutions.
Advances in technology play a key role in changing working conditions and generating creative and entrepreneurial ideas. Dr. Fatima AlSubaie discusses the use of Blockchain as an important opportunity that institutions can use to improve performance and increase productivity....
China and Saudi Arabia recently held talks regarding enhancing cooperation, particularly military. Dr. Ashraf Keshk takes a look at the implication of greater strategic defence cooperation.
Saudi Arabia plans to set up an air warfare center in the Eastern Province .....Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications for Saudi Arabia's national defence capabilities....
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 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. Ashraf Keshk speaks about the 55th Munich Security Forum.
