Bahrain’s Detention of Abdulhadi al-Khawaja Exposes Global Hypocrisy and Security Risks

When Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, a long-imprisoned Bahraini activist, begins an open-ended hunger strike, it is not just a personal act of desperation — it is a stark reminder of how strategic alliances can come at the price of overlooked human rights abuses. As America prides itself on freedom and liberty, why do we steadfastly cooperate with regimes that imprison dissenters on questionable charges?Is America Sacrificing Values for Strategic Convenience?Bahrain, a tiny island kingdom in the Persian Gulf and home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, has long been an indispensable regional partner for Washington. Its role as a major non-NATO ally...