Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain

The declared neutrality of Gulf states does not always reflect the security reality. The presence of foreign military bases and partnerships means the region is part of any regional escalation, even when this is politically denied.

https://www.adhrb.org/2026/04/selective-neutrality-in-the-gulf-how-strategic-partnerships-endanger-civilians-amid-regional-escalation/

الحياد المُعلن في دول الخليج لا يعكس دائماً الواقع الأمني. وجود قواعد وشراكات عسكرية أجنبية يجعل المنطقة جزءاً من أي تصعيد إقليمي، حتى لو تم نفي ذلك سياسياً.
https://www.adhrb.org/ar/?p=10754

cracks down on dissent amidst conflict in the region
https://www.adhrb.org/2026/04/bahrain-exploits-expansion-of-war-to-tighten-its-security-grip-on-citizens/