With a little help of a friend, Bahrain’s government has no incentive to change
"... At present, the Bahraini government believes it has international immunity. It commits widespread human rights violations, and business continues as usual: the government continues to buy arms and negotiate lucrative deals, without having to face any real consequences. This is why the most prominent Bahraini human-rights defenders are languishing in prison. Until the United States starts to put real pressure on its ally, Bahrain’s government has no incentive to change.No matter the price, Bahrainis will keep demanding the very values — human rights and democracy — that the United States claims to stand for. It is an outrage that America continues to back a regime that tramples them."
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"It is an outrage that America continues to back a regime that tramples them."
You are familiar with a United States that no longer exists. That stuff about freedom and human rights - is well on its way out.
Better put your hope in change from elsewhere. I can offer a suggestion if you're willing to listen.
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