Bahrain: The Tiny Island Playing a Big Role in the Middle East | WSJ Coordinates
You could say Bahrain punches above its weight: it’s a tiny island nation in the Middle East, but it plays a huge role when it comes to countering Iran, partnering with the U.S. Navy and reshaping the political landscape in the Middle East. I traveled to the capital of Manama to learn more about the small kingdom’s role on the global stage. I’m Shelby Holliday, a reporter for WSJ. Subscribe to join me as I explain some of today's most pressing geopolitical events, from superpower showdowns an...
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1 person comes up, including Vice Admiral Brad Cooper.
- Vice Admiral Brad Cooper (Person)
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- Manama (Location)
- Bahrain (Location)
- Persian Gulf (Location)
- Kuwait (Location)
- Iran (Location)
- Qatar (Location)
- Strait of Hormuz (Location)
- Israel (Location)
- United Arab Emirates (Location)
- Morocco (Location)
- Formula One Track (Location)
- Causeway (Location)
- Abraham Accords (Concept)
- Iraq (Location)
- Saudi Arabia (Location)
- Sudan (Location)
- UAE (Location)
- US military (Company)