If Bahrain Erupts: Implications for the Gulf

Dujarric analyzes the potential fallout if Bahrain’s sectarian tensions lead to widespread unrest. He warns that instability could disrupt oil flows, test Gulf Cooperation Council solidarity, and draw in regional rivals like Iran and Saudi Arabia. He recommends proactive GCC coordination on security, targeted economic support to address grievances, and inclusive political reforms in Bahrain to preempt escalation. Such measures, Dujarric argues, would preserve Gulf stability and protect the global energy supply.