Bahrain
A Gulf island kingdom led by a hereditary monarch, with a mixed Sunni and Shia population.
Constitutional monarchyMiddle East and North Africa
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What is the political profile of Bahrain?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
92% toward Unitary
Leans very strongly toward Autocratic
90% toward Autocratic
Leans very strongly toward Security
85% toward Security
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Bahrain, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
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