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This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Strategic Balance in the Middle East, published by Pam Stein/Input Solutions on March 11, 2002. The length of the article is 651 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation Details
Title: BAHRAIN - The Mechanics Of Co-operation With The US.(Brief Article)
Publication: APS Diplomat Strategic Balance in the Middle East (Newsletter)
Date: March 11, 2002
Publisher: Pam Stein/Input Solutions
Volume: 43 Issue: 3 Page: NAArticle Type: Brief ArticleDistributed by Thompson Gale
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The way in which Bahrain would co-operate with the US in it war against terror would be determined mainly by existing defence agreements and understandings, as well as a tradition of quiet behind the scenes bilateral diplomacy. Expert observers say that any specific ad hoc requirements that the US may have would be dealt with through the channel of backstage diplomacy. They note that such assistance being provided by Bahrain is not likely to become public knowledge. Defence agreements between the US and Bahrain go back several decades. It began in 1949, when Bahrain became the "de facto home port" for the Commander of the Middle East Force of the US. Since then, military ties have expanded steadily. Bahrain...
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