Event Details
Circa 2011
Description
Visit by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to Bahrain.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Gates | person | 32 | View Entity |
| Bahraini government | organization | 4 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document appears to be a page from a geopolitical report or briefing (likely circa 2011) discussing the 'Arab Spring' and its impact on Saudi Arabia. It details Saudi concerns regarding the fall of Mubarak in Egypt, protests in Yemen against President Saleh, and unrest in Bahrain against the Al-Khalifa family. The text highlights the sectarian tensions (Sunni vs. Shiite) and Saudi suspicions of Iranian interference in Yemen (via Houthis) and Bahrain, despite US observations that the movements were homegrown.
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