Oil in Bahrain: Bahrain Oil and Gas Sector Analysis
The future for Bahrain’s oil and gas production industry also looks bright.
Banking in Bahrain: Analysis of Bahrain Banking Sector
Banking in Bahrain: there has also been much concern expressed in the media that Bahrain, especially its Banking Sector might lose its position as the financial hub of the Middle East as a result of the unrest.
Bahrain’s Economy: Freest Economy in the Middle East
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Bahrain’s Economy: Freest Economy in the Middle East
Businesspersons, investors, and knowledgeable observers want to know: How is Bahrain’s economy faring through all this turmoil? The answer: Surprisingly well.
Economic Effects of the Crisis in Bahrain: Direct Economic Loss to Reach US $2bn
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Direct and Indirect Effects of the Crisis on Bahrain
A major blow to both Bahrain’s economy and prestige was the cancellation of the 2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix races, originally scheduled for March, due to the unrest.
Riots in Bahrain: The Problem of Two Narratives
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Understaning Bahrain: The Problem of Two Narratives
On the one side is the narrative of the protestors who claim that they are peacefully demonstrating for an end to discrimination against the majority Shi’a by the minority Sunnis
Unrest in Bahrain: Events that Lead to February Riots in Bahrain
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Unrest in Bahrain: Events that Lead to February Riots in Bahrain
On May 31st King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa called for a National Council of Reconciliation to bring together all parties to resolve the situation.
Bahrain Foreign Policy: Caught in the middle of Great-Power Conflicts
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Bahrain Foreign Policy Struggle
If a Shi’ite-majority-government in Bahrain were to lean toward Iranian goals, such as, for example, asking the U.S. Fifth Fleet base to leave, it would upset the entire balance of power in the Middle East.
5 Fundamental Divides in Bahrain: Why is Bahrain Divided?
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5 Fundamental Divides in Bahrain
There are at least five fundamental divides in Bahraini politics.
Bahrain Constitutional History Since Independence
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Bahrain Constitutional History Since Independence
The constitution was promulgated in December 1973, concurrent with the election of the members of the National Assembly, thereby transforming the country into a constitutional monarchy.
Bahrain Economic Development: Becoming the Financial Center in the Middle East
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Bahrain Economic Development: Becoming the Financial Center
Since independence, the government of Bahrain has used its revenues to diversify the economic base of the country, primarily in the fields of banking and finance.