Bahrain Ruler Calls Obama Schizophrenic, Says Russians Good Friends

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Bahrain is a Saudi puppet so this is an indirect message from Saudi Arabia. Obama gave a pass on Bahrain suppressing their (Iranian) Arab Spring with tanks. And this is the gratitude he gets.

America’s “schizophrenic” approach to the Middle East could result in many key Arab states deciding to align themselves more closely with Russia, the rulers of Bahrain warned on Sunday.

In an exclusive interview with The Telegraph, Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, warned that Barack Obama’s administration would lose influence in the region if it persisted with what a “transient and reactive” foreign policy.

There has been a sharp rise in tensions between Washington and several major Arab states in the wake of last month’s controversial interim agreement with Iran over its nuclear programme.

“The Russians have proved they are reliable friends,” said Sheikh Salman, referring to Mr Putin’s diplomatic intervention to prevent Western military action against Bashar al-Assad

The Sheikh does have a point. The Russians do stand behind their man. At least when the opposition in Washington is this incompetent.

“As a result some states in the region have already started to look at developing more multilateral relations rather than just relying on Washington. America seems to suffer from schizophrenia when it deals with the Arab world.”

Finally a serious diagnosis.

“The US cannot sit from afar making condescending judgements. It needs friends and partners to achieve its goals,” he said.

But Obama can.

“You do not need to reassure us,” said Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad al-Khalifa, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, of the diplomatic overtures made by Britain and America at the weekend. “You need to listen to us, because we know Iran well.”

Sheikh Khalid said the Gulf states were keen that any deal with Iran should not be confined to the nuclear weapons issue alone. Any agreement with Iran must also address other issues, such as Tehran’s continued involvement in state-sponsored terrorism, including its support for terrorist groups like Hizbollah.

  • edlancey

    Obama runs (leads from behind!) America both literally and metaphorically as if it were a Not For Profit organisation, rather than a superpower.

  • Larchmonter445

    The Fraud has been found out in every corner of the world. Obama should resign before he accidentally causes a war. Incompetence is his hallmark in all foreign affairs.

    He has no policy that has worked anywhere. His blunders keep compiling.

    The Obama Doctrine appears to be Submission and retreat. Iran, Syria, North Africa, Afghanistan and Terrorism are all in utter collapse. In the Pacific he is backing a rearming of Japan.

    He should be Impeached.

    • simonzee1

      Re-arming Japan is a big mistake. Culturally and spiritually they are far too idealistic and prone to fanatacism in all areas of life. But Iran must be given more of a chance. Iran it could be argued is the birthplace of civilisation. They must be held accountable but who are these human rights abusers in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to say anything about Iran.

      The world needs a partnership between Germany Russia and America to stamp out the religious extremism in the middle-east. There must also be a grand coalition of religious leaders to promote the peace of God and goodwill towards all men. This must be independent of the U.N and the E.U and America. It must be its own body not tainted by the corruption of mission creep which started in Libya. America Germany and Russia needs to be a united front that balances a hammer with inspiring changes at a pace that is realistic in the middle-east.. Iran can calm things down with Israel and help in the middle-east but these Sunni autocrats are waging war on peace…any peace. Obama is right on turning his back on any country that opresses women and freedom of speech and exports terror around the world. Yes Obama is in a tough spot but unless you treat people and nations with respect you only ever have a winding Jack in a box scenario where things can go from bad to much worse very quickly.

      America needs Russia and Russia needs America. The sooner this happens the better and Germany needs to help Russia with reforming its political and municipal operations in a positivr way to benefit both nations.

  • A Z

    The Bahrain ruler speaks the truth.

    Whatever form of government the Russians have, once they decide they have mutual interests with you, they are going to stick with you.

    The Americans on the other hand have the Democrat party that is an appeasement party and it usually has 50%to 100% of the power in Washington. When they do not have the presidency the Democrats can count on vociferous peace activists funded by the Russians and others.

  • Veracious_one

    Sheikh Khalid said the Gulf states were keen that any deal with Iran should not be confined to the nuclear weapons issue alone. Any agreement with Iran must also address other issues, such as Tehran’s continued involvement in state-sponsored terrorism, including its support for terrorist groups like Hizbollah.
    Obama ain’t listening…

  • Ahmed B.

    Wow this is some libellous BS.
    1. That’s the ruler’s son genius, it says he’s “crown prince” not “king”.
    2. He didn’t call Obama “schizophrenic”, he described US foreign policy towards the middle east as schizophrenic.
    3. We don’t need “a pass” from Obama or anyone to protect our country from foreign or domestic threats.
    4. Why am i even responding to an amateur writer on a low-level Islamic hate publication such as this?

    Instead being petty and childish and pointing fingers at others for calling names, why don’t you write a serious analysis of US foreign policy towards the Middle East? You might surprise yourself and actually produce something of substance.

    • Wolfthatknowsall

      Why would you even wish to post on a “low-level Islamic hate publication” like this? You’re not going to change anyone’s minds with your low-level Islamic hate …