Moreover, the alacrity with which other Arab governments have jumped to back the Khalifas and the silence of Western governments suggest that the real aim of Bahrain's rulers may be to forestall local Shia repercussions should hostilities between the West and Iran break out.

ECONOMIST: Trouble in Bahrain

Today, KFOR deters renewed hostilities in cooperation with local authorities, bilateral partners, and international institutions.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House