International relations between Bahrain and Afghanistan

Flag of bahrain versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Bahrain and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Bahrain

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Bahrain Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Manama
Population 1 701 575
Land Area (sq km) 785
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 76 years

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.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 22.88 bigger than the population of Bahrain (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Bahrain: 1 701 575).

The Afghanistan's land area is 831.67 bigger than the land area of Bahrain (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Bahrain: 785).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Bahrain is situated 52 places below in the ranking (position 110).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Bahrain maintains contact with 27 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Bahrain, this figure drops to 2.


Conflict Simulator: Bahrain vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Bahrain vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 74.8% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Bahrain vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Bahrain and Afghanistan, probably, Pakistan will participate helping Bahrain.
Iran will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Bahrain painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Afghanistan with a 62.1% probability.

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