Bahrain from the Twentieth Century to the Arab Spring (Middle East Today)

An exploration of the modern history of Bahrain and its international relations, Joyce investigates the country's relations with the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the USSR. Placing today's events in context, she covers the history of tension between Sunni and Shia Bahrainis and concludes with the still-unfolding events of the Arab spring. Based on a variety of international sources, this book explores the modern history of Bahrain and its international relations. Focusing particularly on the country's relations with Great Britain and the United States, Joyce's history investigates also Bahrain's relations with Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the USSR. Placing the events of today in context, this book covers the history of tension between Sunni and Shia Bahrainis and concludes with the still-unfolding events of the Arab spring Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Oil, Iran, and Palestine....Pages 1-17 Arab Nationalism and the British Decision to Depart....Pages 19-33 From Independence to the Ramadan/Yom Kippur War....Pages 35-60 Old Problems and New Challenges....Pages 61-79 After the Shah’s Departure....Pages 81-104 From the Gulf Cooperation Council to the Arab Spring....Pages 105-127 Back Matter....Pages 129-169