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While Bahrain, an island kingdom in the Persian Gulf ruled by the Al Khalifa family, experienced upheaval during the Arab awakening, the protests were suppressed and the monarchy remains in power. Brookings experts review Bahrain's role in the region and offer recommendations on the issues confronting the country.

Egyptian flags are displayed for sale at Tahrir Square where protesters opposing President Mohamed Morsi are camping in Cairo (REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah Ali Al Mahdi).

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Sectarianism Spreads to Egypt

April 12, 2013, Geneive Abdo

With Egypt's wide-ranging political and economic crises, Geneive Abdo examines how sectarian divisions are affecting the country and the region.

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