Building a British naval base in Bahrain is a 'symbolic choice' – for no clear reason

posted on: Dec 7, 2014

The British decision to spend £15m establishing a naval base at Mina Salman Port in Bahrain is being presented as a “symbolic” deal to increase stability in the region, guard against unnamed threats and strengthen Britain’s partnership with the states of the Gulf.

Source: www.independent.co.uk