On 16 March 2025, demonstrators, including the February 14 Youth Coalition, blocked a road with burning tires in Al Daih (Capital) as part of a demonstration against the presence of foreign presence in Bahrain.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Bahrain Protest Situation

1) Summary On March 16, 2025, the February 14 Youth Coalition and others held protests opposing foreign military presence in Al-Daih, the capital region of Bahrain, blocking roads with burning tires. The current risk level is assessed as 'Low', but continuous monitoring is necessary considering Bahrain's geopolitical position.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Energy transport routes: Bahrain serves as a major oil and gas transport hub in the Persian Gulf, and if protests in the capital region spread, they could indirectly affect energy logistics
• Air transport: Bahrain International Airport is one of the Middle East's aviation hubs, and road blockades in the capital region could limit airport accessibility
• Financial services: The Bahrain Financial Centre functions as a Middle Eastern financial hub, and political instability could affect regional business continuity
• Manufacturing: Major Bahraini industrial facilities including aluminum smelting are located in the capital region, raising concerns about production delays if transportation is disrupted

3) Watch points

• Protest expansion: Need to observe trends in the February 14 Youth Coalition's additional protest plans and changes in participation scale
• Government response: Monitor the intensity of the Bahraini government's protest suppression and policy changes regarding foreign military presence
• Regional spillover effects: Monitor political solidarity movements among neighboring GCC countries including Saudi Arabia and UAE