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 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.
The third edition of the Khalid bin Hamad Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Competition kicked off recently with competing teams giving presentations to a panel of judges that includes Derasat Research Fellow, Dr. Fatima Alsebaie.
Although increasingly challenged by crises such as the pandemic and fluctuating security concerns around the world, this article argues that the international system remains unipolar.
An article by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, that discusses the importance of regional security and how to activate regional security mechanisms in the Gulf.
As NATO announces the expansion of its training mission in Iraq, this commentary discusses the regional implications.
President Biden recently affirmed NATO as a place where Europeans and Americans can together face security challenges. Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the difference of this approach to the previous administration and at the potentials for reconciliation and disunity.
Derasat's first Virtual Think Talk of 2021 kicked off with a discussion on the multiple aspects of, 'Arab Gulf’s strategic relations with India: current and future opportunities' with expert speakers from India and the UAE.
In a recent visit to Egypt, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General, Nayef bin Falah al-Hajraf, noted the strategic and historical relationship with Egypt. This commentary looks deeper into the strategic importance of Egypt in maintaining a regional balance of power.
A discussion of the results of a recent collaborative report between Derasat and UNDP and the challenges that lie ahead for telemedicine.
