The Kingdom of Bahrain is executing a tried-and-true Washington PR blitz as it seeks to convince the US that it doesn’t need to start looking for a new home for its Fifth Fleet.
Since the start of anti-government protests in February 2011 that have left dozens dead and thousands imprisoned, Bahrain has hired no fewer three lobbying and public relations firms. Its spending on foreign agents has skyrocketed, from $0 in 2009 to $1.15 million last year.
