Tasneem Abdullah Isa, Research Assistant in the Strategic Studies and International Relations Program at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat). Her research interests focus on regional security issues, maritime security, and strategic alliances and partnerships of the Kingdom of Bahrain. She pays special attention to volunteer work and its role in enhancing youth skills and capabilities. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs – International Security and Diplomacy track, with a minor in Policy, Planning and Development from Qatar University, 2021.