Bahrain
Bahrain and Iran will resume diplomatic relations
Bahrain and Iran have started talks with the aim of resuming diplomatic relations
BahrainBahrain will tightly control pro-Palestinian activity
Domestic tensions are running high as the government pushes back against protests linked to the Gaza war
BahrainManama makes tentative moves to improve regional ties
Ahead of the Arab summit, Bahrain is following in the steps of wealthier Gulf allies and reaching out to Syria and Iraq
BahrainManama will struggle to vary its investor offering
Overlap in economic diversification strategies with larger and wealthier regional peers will constrain Bahrain’s success
BahrainInvestments are boosting Bahrain’s diversification
The government managed to attract record investments in 2023, supporting efforts to expand its non-oil economy
BahrainBahrain's energy transition will be slow
A climate-focused fund is helping to improve Manama's environmental credentials, suggesting renewables are a priority
BahrainBahrain will invest in clean energy
The authorities are implementing several measures to support the transition to cleaner energy
BahrainQatari-Bahraini ties will grow despite differences
The rapprochement between the two countries is reinforced by high-level political dialogue and coordination
QatarGaza war will cause tensions in the Gulf states
Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have condemned Israeli military actions in Gaza but have not cut ties with Israel
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