Bahrain is a small island nation located in the Persian Gulf. It is an absolute monarchy, with the Al Khalifa family ruling the country since the late 18th century. The country has a population of about 1.6 million people, and the majority of the population is made up of Bahraini citizens, although there is a significant expat population as well.

Bahrain is an important regional hub for finance and trade, and it is home to the headquarters of the United States Fifth Fleet. The country also has a significant oil and natural gas industry, although these resources are somewhat limited compared to other countries in the region.

In recent years, Bahrain has faced significant political tensions and unrest, particularly due to the government's crackdown on political opposition and protests. The government has been accused of human rights abuses and suppressing dissent, and there have been ongoing protests and clashes between protesters and security forces.

Bahrain is also at the center of a major geopolitical dispute involving several other countries in the region, including Iran and Saudi Arabia. The two countries have long had strained relations, and Bahrain has been caught in the middle of their ongoing rivalry. In 2011, Bahrain faced significant protests and unrest during the Arab Spring, and Saudi Arabia intervened militarily to support the government. The situation in Bahrain remains tense, and the country continues to be a focus of international attention due to its strategic location and ongoing political and security challenges.

Bahrain maintains contact with 27 countries. The five most intense relations Bahrain has are with: United Kingdom with a score of 16 734 , Iran with a score of 11 673 , Qatar with a score of 7 031 , Israel with a score of 6 102 , and Syria with a score of 5 785 .

The top five closest relations from Bahrain are: United States with a score of 9.09 , Syria with a score of 8.32 , India with a score of 7.36 , Pakistan with a score of 7.08 , and United Kingdom with a score of 6.72 .

While, the top five strained relations from Bahrain are: Iran with a score of 0.42 , Bangladesh with a score of 4.21 , Bangladesh with a score of 4.21 , Qatar with a score of 4.35 , and Iraq with a score of 4.58 .