Updated Jun 10, 2026

Which blocs and alliances does Bahrain belong to?

Every diplomatic bloc and alliance Bahrain belongs to — and the allies, rivals, and neighbors that shape its votes.

Bloc memberships

Arab League

League of Arab States — political bloc of Arabic-speaking countries.

+17

NAM

122

Largest grouping outside the great-power blocs — around 120 members focused on autonomy.

+117

GCC

Six Arabian-peninsula monarchies coordinating economic and security policy.

Allies, rivals & neighbours

Allies

Rivals

Organisation memberships

Memberships

Organizations

UNUNmember · 1971

ALALmember · 1971

GCCGCCfounding-member · 1981

OICOICmember

NMNMmember

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