Bahrain

  • Mar 11, 2011
  • 2 min read

GULF STATES: Saudi day of rage is key test of dissent

Several Gulf states are preparing for protests today, with police massing in Riyadh...

  • Mar 9, 2011
  • 2 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Protests, revolt still gather pace

Three hardline Shia opposition groups in Bahrain yesterday formed a 'Coalition for a Bahraini...

  • Mar 7, 2011
  • 14 min read

PROSPECTS 2011 Q2: Arab economies

Revolutions and unrest have disrupted economic activity across the region and will restrain...

  • Mar 4, 2011
  • 2 min read

BAHRAIN: Sectarian clashes raise stakes of unrest

Clashes erupted overnight between Sunnis and Shias in Hamad, as protests continued in...

Bahrain
  • Mar 1, 2011
  • 15 min read

PROSPECTS 2011 Q2: Arab politics

The fall of presidents in Tunisia and Egypt, the escalating challenge to Libyan leader Muammar...

  • Feb 28, 2011
  • 2 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Governments struggle as demands rise

President Ali Abdallah Saleh today said that he was willing to form a national unity government,...

  • Feb 23, 2011
  • 2 min read

BAHRAIN: Major protest increases pressure on regime

Crowds surged into Pearl Square yesterday, as protestors mounted their largest demonstration to...

Bahrain
  • Feb 21, 2011
  • 7 min read

BAHRAIN: Political change looms -- but firms are safe

Up to 10,000 protestors gathered in Pearl Square in Manama today, including teachers who are...

Bahrain