Bahrain a Strong Partner in Shaping Regional Future: U.S. Diplomat

Bahrain continues to stand as a strong and reliable partner of the United States across various sectors  including key areas that shape the future of the region, said Chargé d'Affaires a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Elizabeth A. Litchfield.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Tribune on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2025, Litchfield highlighted the depth of cooperation between Bahrain and the U.S. 

“Bahrain is a strong partner in many different fields and that includes the future of the region,” she said. “There are many aspects that President Donald Trump and his administration are pursuing to achieve, and those will be among the topics of our conversations.”

Meanwhile, the IISS Manama Dialogue Middle East and North Africa Young Leaders’ Programme is once again bringing together a new generation of visionaries to exchange ideas and craft innovative policy proposals for the region’s most pressing challenges.

The initiative provides young delegates with the opportunity to directly engage in policy design and regional strategy discussions, while building cross-border networks for long-term collaboration. 

This year’s programme welcomes another dynamic cohort of emerging leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa to participate as full delegates at the 21st IISS Manama Dialogue, held today and tomorrow at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.

In addition to attending the main sessions, participants will join exclusive roundtables with senior officials and take part in private visits designed to deepen their understanding of regional dynamics.

 By nurturing this community of future policymakers and strategic thinkers, the IISS aims to empower the next generation to shape the course of governance, diplomacy, and economic development across the Middle East and beyond.