Bahrain's economic crisis heightens stability risks
The kingdom's ability to implement politically sensitive reforms will set a precedent for the rest of the Gulf
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- Shia opposition radicalises
- Sunni community fragments
- Islamic State group threat
- Economic crisis
- Reform dilemma
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_350.jpg "Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed)")