23rd November: A Red Letter Day for Bahrain
STEVE ROYSTON: Tomorrow sees the publication of a report into the events of February and March of this year. Could it draw a line under those tragic events?…
News Analysis: Bahrain Foils Alleged Plot
Another week, another alleged Iranian plot in the Middle East. This time it's the Bahraini authorities who reveal that they've stopped a plot to blow up the causeway and the Saudi Embassy. …
How I’ve Been Inspired by the ‘Arab Revolutions’
SAMAH HUSSAIN, CGNEWS: Social media has been credited with playing a major role in the revolutions of the last nine months but it's had a huge impact on my political involvement during that time. …
Big Claims By ‘WSJ’ on Iran & Bahrain. But Proof?
DAVID ROBERTS: The Wall Street Journal has published a very curious piece indeed on the relationship between Iran and Bahrain. It's long on allegation but very short on proof. …
GCC: Winds of Change Kept At Bay – At What Price?
JAMES M. DORSEY: Their reluctance to be proactive rather than reactive has so far shielded the GCC from the revolt. The question is for how long, and what's the price?…
Bahrain: A Headache For Obama and Blatter
JAMES M. DORSEY: Mr. Obama does not want to put at risk the US Navy's Fifth Fleet; nor does he want to cross what is a red line for Saudi.…
Why I’m Optimistic About the Future of Bahrain
STEVE ROYSTON: It's been a very bad time in Bahrain recently but a recent programme involving all sections of the island's youth provides hope for the future. …
Bahrain: The Curious Case of the Iranian Flotilla
STEVE ROYSTON: So our nerves are rattled by reports of death squads, and soothed the next day by the news that in fact they ain’t going anyway, and that in any event there were no suicide bombers on the boat. …
Bahrain: Five Burning Questions Needing Answers
SLIMGULFIE: Over half a million Bahrainis who share the same religion are now thoroughly divided by their two sects. It’s heartbreaking.…
Is it the Right Time For a New Bahraini Flag?
STEVE ROYSTON: It may not seem a high priority item at this particularly sensitive point in Bahrain's history but flags play a pivotal role in defining a nation's sense of identity. …
