· While US and its allies attacked libya, and put sanctions on syria supporting the peoples movement for democracy in their countries, they have turned a blind eye to the plights of people of bahrain
· In bahrain, sunni rulers govern shia majority. This has been so sinc 1783
· Its prime minister is worlds longest serving unelected PM
· Uneployment is highest among gulf countries at 15%
· Yet US doesn’t take action coz
o It is a strategic ally of US
o US navy’s 5th fleet is stationed bahrain
o It is a counter wight for the shia ruled iran
· It is clear from this that when there is a clash between interest and values , US and its allies chose interests over values
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