Bahrain on the Brink of Renewed Membership in the UN Security Council (2026–2027)
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) recently hosted a thought-provoking dialogue titled “The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Experience in the UN Security Council: From Recent Past to Near Future.” This initiative forms part of Bahrain’s intellectual preparation for its upcoming second term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2026–2027). […]
New Study by the “Derasat” Center in Collaboration with the Russian Institute of Oriental Studies: Public Libraries: A Low-Cost, High-Return Investment that Promotes Development in the Arab World
Date: 27 October, 2025 As part of the research collaboration between the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) and the Russian Institute of Oriental Studies—under the memorandum of understanding signed by both parties—a new academic study has been published highlighting the economic and social role of public libraries. The study recommends increasing […]
Arab Public Libraries and Socioeconomic Development
This paper examines the role of public libraries in fostering socioeconomic development, with a focus on the Arab world. Drawing on historical examples and contemporary empirical literature, it outlines the multidimensional benefits libraries provide – including educational advancement, economic stimulation, social cohesion, and public health support. While robust micro-level evidence exists globally, Arab countries have […]
“Derasat” reviews the Kingdom of Bahrain’s experience in the UN Security Council: Between the Recent Past and the Near Future
The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International, and Energy Studies (Derasat) organized an intellectual dialogue titled “The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Experience in the UN Security Council: Between the Recent Past and the Near Future.”The event featured the participation of Ambassador Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Bahrain’s Maritime Strategy: Steering the Kingdom Toward Global Competitiveness
Bahrain has unveiled a comprehensive National Maritime Strategy, marking a major step toward transforming the Kingdom into a leading regional hub for trade and logistics. Announced by H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, the strategy aligns with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and aims to position the Kingdom as […]
The Sharm El Sheikh Summit and the Prospects for the Middle East Peace Process
On October 13, the Arab Republic of Egypt hosted the “Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit,” attended by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the esteemed King of Bahrain, and co-chaired by Egypt and the United States. The event brought together heads of state and government from more than 20 countries, alongside representatives of […]
From Palm Roots to Green Horizons: Bahrain’s Vision through National Tree Week
Each year, during the third week of October, the Kingdom of Bahrain pauses to celebrate the National Tree Week. This initiative, launched by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, marks a concerted national push toward greening the Kingdom. It aims to expand urban shade, strengthen environmental awareness, […]
Asian Youth Games 2025: Bahrain at the Heart of the Asian Scene
The Kingdom of Bahrain is preparing to host the Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled to take place from October 22 to 31, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the esteemed King of Bahrain, may God protect him. The event will welcome over 4,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries, competing […]
Economics Nobel is a timely reminder of the importance of growth
This year’s Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three scholars specialising in economic growth. It is a timely reminder that many of society’s problems can be fixed by enlarging the economic pie, while obsessing over how to distribute that pie is the route to perpetual discontent. The American economist Walter Williams once famously remarked that: “Prior […]
Derasat and the Royal Humanitarian Foundation Organize Joint Environmental Awareness Event in Celebration of Tree Week
Date: 15 October, 2025 In celebration of Tree Week and in alignment with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), in collaboration with the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, organized a joint environmental awareness event to mark […]
