Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
Abstract
The uprising that began in Bahrain on February 14, 2011, at the outbreak of the uprisings that swept several Middle Eastern leaders from power, began a political crisis that has defied resolution. The crisis has been more intense than previous periods of unrest in Bahrain and demonstrates that the grievances of the Shiite majority over the distribution of power and economic opportunities were not satisfied by the reform efforts instituted during 1999-2010 or since the uprising began. The bulk of the Shiite majority in Bahrain says it demands a constitutional monarchy in which an elected parliament produces the government, but many in the Sunni minority government of the Al Khalifa family believe the Shiites want outright rule.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 13, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA584859
Entities
People
- Kenneth Katzman
Organizations
- Library of Congress