APS Diplomat Strategic Balance in the Middle East articles from March 2002

APS Diplomat Strategic Balance in the Middle East archives from March 2002

BAHRAIN - The Campaign Against Terror - Part 3.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... As one of the countries in the Persian Gulf that faced a serious Islamist upsurge in the 1990s, Bahrain has quietly welcomed the war against terror led by the US. From a strategic perspective, in terms of the stability of the regime and of the...

BAHRAIN - The Impact Of Public Opinion.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... Therefore, no matter how discreet the role the government of Bahrain may play in facilitating the American war against terror, the leadership cannot ignore the impact on public opinion. Popular perceptions, in particular, are apparently highly...

BAHRAIN - The Mechanics Of Co-operation With The US.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... The way in which Bahrain would co-operate with the US in it war against terror would be determined mainly by existing defence agreements and understandings, as well as a tradition of quiet behind the scenes bilateral diplomacy. Expert...

BAHRAIN - Special Treatment In Arms Supplies.(Brief Article)
March 11, 2002... The US has traditionally tended to give Bahrain special treatment in some aspects of its military procurement. This will be expected to continue, and perhaps even be enhanced, in view of the support Bahrain is giving to the US forces involved...