Bahrain
Kingdom of Bahrain
Member of Arab League, NAM, GCC.
Population
1.5M
GDP
$44.0B
Capital
Manama
Government
Constitutional monarchy
Power & politics
Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.
Democracy index
2.5 / 10
UN voting record
How Bahrain votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.
Ideological trajectory
Voting summary
No votes recorded for this period yet.
Bloc alignment
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Top voting partners
Topic-level voting
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Foreign policy
Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.
Foreign Policy
Bahrain's foreign policy is closely aligned with Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC, particularly on containing Iranian influence in the region. Its hosting of the U.S. Fifth Fleet underscores its strategic value to Western security interests in the Gulf. Bahrain has pursued normalization with Israel and actively participates in counterterrorism coalitions.
MUN Delegate Guide
As Bahrain, align closely with Saudi Arabia and the GCC bloc on most issues. Emphasize your role as a financial center and advocate for Gulf stability and freedom of navigation.
On Iran, take a firm stance given Bahrain's vulnerability to Iranian influence operations. Support the Abraham Accords framework and position yourself as a bridge between Arab states and Israel. Deflect human rights criticism by highlighting reform efforts and economic development.
Treaties & memberships
UN multilateral treaty positions and IGO memberships.
International Organizations
Society & economy
Macro-economic snapshot and demographic context.
GDP (nominal)
$44.0B
GDP per capita
$29,610
Currency
Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
HDI
0.88
Top trading partners
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