Explore the intricate Shia-Sunni divide shaping the Persian Gulf’s volatile political landscape. This insightful book meticulously analyzes sectarian politics from the Iraq War through the Arab Uprisings, spotlighting Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Understand how regional events, media, and state strategies amplify tensions. Based on extensive interviews with key figures, it uncovers the root causes of modern Middle East conflicts and the evolving dynamics of Shi’a activism. Essential reading for Indian students of international relations, foreign policy professionals, and anyone keen to grasp the Gulf’s geopolitical complexities.