Bahrain’s Perception Problem

New demonstrations, executions, and diplomatic quarrels threaten to undermine the island’s efforts to improve its pro-Western profile amid the Iran crisis.

Incidents of Anti-Shiism in April, 2018

With 673 incidents of anti-Shiism during the month of April, Shia repression is on the rise. The reduction in February and March from January’s equivalent 673 incidents was too good to be true, as this month concluded with 128 deaths, 180 injuries, 236 ar

The Bahrain Uprising, Seven Years Later

Bahraini dissent received no international support

Incidents of Anti-Shiism in January, 2018

Bahrain and Israel, a friendship rising in a sea of hostility

Bahrain is making overtures to Israel that hint at the wish to normalize relations. Not everyone in the tiny Gulf kingdom is happy

The Gulf Crisis: Grappling for a face saving solution

As Trump’s world unfolds, Saudis, Alkhalifa ponder their future

The regime is worried by the change of administration in Washington and Trump’s policies that may have adverse effects on Saudi security and long-term existence

Bahrain is still hounding its Shia

Protesters are cowed, but the repression carries on

Bahrain Tightens the Screws

Years after promising democratic reforms, Bahrain’s government is going after its critics with a new vigor. How long will London and Washington hold their tongues?

Women's groups accuse Bahrain of cutting funds on political grounds

Government slashes aid to 18 NGOs due to budget crisis and blocks foreign funding, leaving victims of domestic violence with little support

Bahrain detains rights activist as UN official criticises repression

Raid on home of Nabeel Rajab coincides with UN meeting in Geneva that other activists were barred from attending

Bahraini human rights lawyer faces arbitrary deportation: Amnesty

Tairmoor Karimi faces expulsion from Bahrain, amid reports that increasing numbers of activists are being rendered stateless

Bahrain frees U.S. journalists but keeps its own media behind bars