Abdulrahman Ebrahim Alfezea

Abdulrahman Ebrahim Alfezea SENIOR ANALYST Senior Analyst with over 10 years of experience in political and military organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He previously served as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he contributed to managing several bilateral and multilateral portfolios. Prior to his diplomatic career, he worked as a researcher […]

Why the Gulf countries are better placed than the West to benefit fromfriendshoring

Rising geopolitical rivalry and collapsing international law are together threatening global supply chains. This is pushing countries toward relocating their import/export networks to friendly nations that possess shared values – a phenomenon known as friendshoring. Due to the inherently far-sighted nature of their foreign policies, the Arab Gulf countries are better positioned to leverage friendshoring […]

Bahrain-Saudi Arabia relations: a deep-rooted partnership and close ties

Every year on September 23, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day, commemorating its unification by its founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, may God rest his soul. This occasion holds special significance for the citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain, given the bonds of blood, history, and destiny that unite the […]

Bahrain-Japan Relations: From a Legacy of Cooperation to the Prospects of Strategic Partnership

Bahrain-Japan relations date back to 1934, when the first shipment of Bahraini oil sailed to Japan, marking the beginning of a long history of cooperation between two countries separated by geography but united by common interests. With the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1972, cooperation progressed through successive stages covering economic, cultural, and political […]

Underwater drones: opportunities and challenges for maritime security

On September 9, 2025, the Australian government announced an investment of US$1.1 billion to purchase a fleet of underwater drones, through a contract with a national company to deliver, maintain, and develop these drones over the next five years. They have been described as “super-sized autonomous marine vehicles,” designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and long-range […]

Social responsibility in conserving water and energy

Today, social responsibility is a fundamental pillar in addressing the environmental and economic challenges facing the world. Water and energy, which are the lifeblood of life and development, are under increasing pressure as a result of population growth, urban expansion, and climate change. In light of these circumstances, it is important to involve individuals, institutions, […]

One Region, One Vision: Highlights from GWECCC 2025

The Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the Global Water, Energy & Climate Change Congress (GWECCC) from 9-11 September 2025, with the support of leading government and industry partners.The Congress serves as a flagship platform dedicated to advancing dialogue and action on water, energy, and climate security across the Gulf region through a unified vision. The three-day […]