Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy

Abstract

The uprising against Bahrain s Al Khalifa royal family that began in Bahrain on February 14, 2011, amidst other regional uprisings, has not toppled Bahrain s regime or achieved the goals of the mostly Shiite opposition to establish a constitutional monarchy. However, unrest has continued as Bahrain s Shiites seek to bring outside pressure to bear on the Sunni-dominated government to increase Shiite political influence and rights. The government asserts that the opposition is radicalizing, using bombings and other violent tactics against security officials. The crisis has demonstrated that the grievances of the Shiite majority over the distribution of power and economic opportunities were not satisfied by the modest reforms during 1999-2010.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 06, 2014
Accession Number
ADA592744

Entities

People

  • Kenneth Katzman

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

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  • Commerce
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Judiciary
  • Labor Unions
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
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  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Warfare

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  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.