More Important Than Ever

The world has witnessed the heinous acts that have happened in the Middle East in the last few weeks.  In Syria, over one hundred people, including women and children, were brutally executed.  Iran is trying to stake its claim on Bahrain as Bahrain and fellow GCC states try to establish stronger ties.  Indeed, things are heating up in that part of the world.  The relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain is no more important than it is right now.
What is needed from each country?  Quite simply, it's courage and loyalty.
The Kingdom of Bahrain needs to be courageous as they deal with not only the democratic reform for the good of their people, but also as they deal with the outside threat of Iran.  Some might say it's a modern day reenactment of the Biblical David and Goliath.  Bahrain, a small, peaceful country, and Iran, the "larger than life" bully.  Bahrain needs to continue, as they have successfully done this far, to courageously stand up in strength.  Stand up against those in their country fighting against the democratic reform.  Stand up against Iran and their claim to the island country.  In short, continue to dream and fight for those dreams.
The United States needs to remain loyal to one of its strongest allies.  They do not need to stand in front of Bahrain as the body guard, nor behind as the fearful friend, but alongside to strengthen.
Now how does this all come together.  If Bahrain knows and feels that the United States is loyal, it is a source of added courage.  Bahrain will continue to fight for itself as the US stands and fights with them.  If Bahrain demonstrates the courage of a lion the US will always be there to protect and fight for Bahrain.