His Excellency Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received the Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)–Middle East, retired Air Marshal Martin Sampson, on Sunday, in the presence of Chief of Police, Lt-General Tariq Al Hassan.

H.E. the Interior Minister welcomed the guest and highlighted the importance of such meetings in strengthening communication and exchanging views.

H.E. the Interior Minister praised the wisdom and leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa amidst a highly complex regional environment, which has helped safeguard the security and stability of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also highlighted the integrated measures the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has taken to address these critical circumstances. He noted that modern crisis management has evolved into a systematic approach based on forecasting, proactive action, data analysis and institutional integration.

H.E. the Interior Minister expressed his appreciation for the role of research institutions through their distinguished studies and advanced academic contributions, which support decision-making and enhance effective responses to challenges.

He highlighted the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ role in promoting global peace and organizing strategic forums and international conferences, foremost among them the annual Manama Dialogue, which serves as an intellectual platform for exchanging views on security and stability.

The meeting discussed several policing challenges, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination, advance joint efforts, and exchange expertise. They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments.