bahrain – Page 8 – Dr. Saqer AlKhalifa

Should Formula 1 in Bahrain Be Called Off?

Apr 7, 2012

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in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Politics

Formula 1 is the one largest international event that Bahrain have been hosting annually since 2004, except last year of course. Formula 1 kick started a new era in Bahrain, by forcing world map makers to use extra effort into making sure a small dot exists just between Qatar and Saudi, make an arrow pointing…

We Gave Birth to Sectarianism

Mar 30, 2012

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in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Politics, Social

Sometimes there are topics of which I don’t like to really write about, and this one is one of them. I actually don’t have a choice. I feel responsible and my brains start itching if I don’t inform the general public through my modest articles about where we are heading. In simple terms, we are…

The World Wants to be Like Bahrain

Mar 23, 2012

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in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Economics, Politics, Social

Well, if not today, then maybe tomorrow. When I used to fly back from America to Bahrain during my study times, I use to take my time thinking a lot while flying over Europe. It seemed like I was flying over less and less developed countries until I reach the border to the Middle East.…

Don’t Stop People at the Airport

Mar 16, 2012

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saqeralkhalifa

in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Economics, Politics

That used to be us, the best in GCC. Are we going backwards? Have we lost our top spot? Have we lost our mojo? What’s the way forward? Recently, Thomas Friedman of the New York Times, interviewed David Rothkopf, the chief executive and editor-at-large of Foreign Policy magazine and published it in his column (Capitalism,…

The Ape is a Deer in his Mother’s Eye

Mar 9, 2012

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saqeralkhalifa

in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Economics, Politics, Social

There are many things to write about on Bahrain, and almost all of them funnel down to something very basic, the things we don’t see in democracy. This week’s article will be short and basic because I am offered an opportunity to go more into detail on this topic in a renowned publication. So my…

Let Me In The Farooq Junction!

Mar 2, 2012

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saqeralkhalifa

in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Economics, Politics

So we’re closing on a year now since citizens were last allowed being at the Farooq/GCC/Pearl (FGP) intersection. Is it a good thing or a bad thing that we’re still not allowed to use the intersection on our way to wherever? It really depends if you’re a person who appreciates things with a glass half…

The Illiterate’s Vote

Feb 17, 2012

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saqeralkhalifa

in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Politics, Social

Be honest, most of you guys reading this right now are fairly new to politics. In fact, most of you don’t even know what the purpose of democracy is all about. Try to answer it, go on. Dignity? Rule to the people? Rule by the people? Minority protection? Majority rule? Well, you’re all wrong. This…

Guess Who’s Back?

Feb 3, 2012

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saqeralkhalifa

in Archive (2015–2017), bahrain, Social

Yes I know, it is a bit corny. I didn’t want to waste my time thinking of a title or choosing a picture. I have a lot to say, but I will pace myself and write one topic at a time. I will make sure they are well read and hopefully commented on. The aim…

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