Summary -- Introduction -- Evolution of a crisis -- The deep roots of discord -- Why dialogue has failed repeatedly -- The dilemma of the U.S.-Bahraini defense relationship -- Toward a new approach -- Conclusion
Summary
Bahrain is wracked by simmering violence and social divisions, and the government appears unwilling to enact substantial political reforms. The three main Bahraini political forces -- the Shia opposition, Sunni Islamists, and the ruling Sunni Al Khalifa family -- are paralyzed by internal fissures with more militant idealists overtaking pragmatists. This is a crucial test of the United States' ability to balance the need for political reform with long-standing strategic interests and military partnerships
Notes
"February 2013."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 25-27)
Notes
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Carnegie, viewed March 11, 2013)
