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06MANAMA1890 2006-11-07 06:22 2011-08-30 01:44 CONFIDENTIAL Embassy Manama
O 070622Z NOV 06
FM AMEMBASSY MANAMA
TO RUEHC/SECSATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 5927
INFO RUEHZM/GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
RHMFISS/HQ USCNTCOM MACDILL AFB FL PRIORITY
RHBVAKS/COMUSNAVCET  PRIORITY
C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 03 MANAMA 001890 
 
SIPDIS 
 
FOR R, NEA 
 
EO. 12958: DECL: 11/02/2016 
TAGS: PREL SCUL PGO OEXC KMPI BA POL REFORM
OFFICIALS 
SUBJECT: CROWN PRINCE, U/S HUGHES DISCUSS IMPORTANCE OF 
OUTREACH IN COMBATING EXTREMISM 
 
 
MANAMA 00001890  001.6 OF 003 
 
 
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe for reasons 1.4 (b) an (d) 
 
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Summary 
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1.  (C)Crown Prince Salman told Under Secretary of State 
Hughes November 1 that Bahrain stands ready to enance the 
bilateral relationship and will support ny initiative that 
furthers both countries' natinal interests.  The phenomenon 
of "death cult" etremists presents a challenge to moderates 
in th region, who have to develop strategies to combat 
extremists' access to manpower and financing.  TheCP 
supports and promotes exchange programs, sayig it is 
important to keep the networks of youg people active and 
healthy.  Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak 
Al Khalifa invited American experts to participate in the 
work of a Bahraini committee focusing on education and 
vocational training reform.  Noting the President's 
passionate belief in political participation, U/S Hughes 
emphasized the value the USG places on the work of the 
National Democratic Institute project in Bahrain.  The CP 
said there was push-back in Bahrain to the King's political 
reform program and some danger of sectarian tensions spilling 
over from Iraq.  He spoke of the importance of building 
democratic institutions and not just holding elections.  End 
Summary. 
 
2.  (C) Under Secretary of State for Public Affairs and 
Public Diplomacy Karen Hughes met with Crown Prince Shaikh 
Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa November 1 and discussed the 
U.S.-Bahrain bilateral relationship, combating Islamic 
extremism, exchange and education programs, the freedom 
agenda, the Palestinian situation, and Iraq, among other 
issues.  Accompanying the Crown Prince were Deputy Prime 
Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, MFA 
Assistant Under Secretary for Coordination and Follow Up 
Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, and CP Chief of 
Staff Shaikh Khalifa bin Daij Al Khalifa.  Participating on 
the U.S. side were the Ambassador, Director of the Arabic 
Public Diplomacy Hub Michael Pelletier, Director of Private 
Sector Outreach Barbara Goergen, Senior Advisor Gamal Helal, 
and Pol/Econ Chief (notetaker). 
 
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Ready to Develop and Deepen Relationship 
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3.  (C) Shaikh Salman told U/S Hughes that Bahrain values 
tremendously its relationship with the United States and "we 
stand ready to develop and deepen the relationship."  Bahrain 
will support any initiative that furthers both our national 
interests.  Shaikh Mohammed added that the Bush 
administration is closer to Bahrain than any other 
administration.  Bahrain is doing its part in many ways, 
including joining the Proliferation Security Initiative and 
participating in PSI exercise Leading Edge.  He indicated 
that Bahrain is now formally part of the coalition that 
patrols the Arabian Gulf and Sea in combined naval task 
forces.  The Crown Prince said that although Bahrain faces 
hard challenges in the future, it wants to achieve President 
Bush's vision of political empowerment.  U/S Hughes stated 
that the United States recognizes Bahrain as an important 
ally and friend. 
 
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Combating the Extremist "Death Cult" 
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4.  (C) The Crown Prince stated that the Arab world is "in a 
position we don't want to be in."  The ideological path took 
a wrong turn and now young people are encouraged by a "cult" 
to commit suicide.  They are cut off from their friends and 
family and turn to extremism.  They come from all strata of 
family, social, and financial standing.  The issue facing 
moderates is how to address this challenge.  Shaikh Salman 
spoke about what he refers to the role of the three M's" in 
combating extremism:  manpower, money, and movement.  On 
manpower, the meta-symbol used by the extremist cult to suck 
people in is the afterlife.  Moderates need to develop ways 
to combat this attraction.  Money refers to the financing 
available to extremists, and there need to be better ways to 
track and shut down the flow of funds to them.  On movement, 
the CP believes there must be better intelligence gathering 
and coordination.  No country exists in isolation, and 
friendly states should share information they have obtained. 
 
MANAMA 00001890  002 OF 003 
 
 
 
5.  (C) U/S Hughes stated that her mission is to reach out, 
build bridges, and increase communication and understanding. 
A big part of this mission is the ideological battle.  We 
seek to create a wedge between extremists and moderates, who 
want to live in peace, to isolate the fanatics and make it 
clear to all that their ideology is a death cult.  The Crown 
Prince agreed and noted that he perceives a difference 
between the death cultists and other extremists.  The death 
cult, represented by Al Qaida, wants to kill people.  Other 
extremists, represented by Hamas and Hizballah, want to 
promote their agenda through grassroots community and social 
services and politics.  They all hijack the spirit of 
moderation and claim to represent the mainstream. 
 
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Keeping People-to-People Networks Healthy 
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6.  (C) The Crown Prince continued that the U.S. should 
continue to understand that the actions of a few should not 
tarnish an entire religion.  He said he encourages Bahrainis 
to get to know U.S. culture through business, education, and 
other exchange programs.  He noted that he sponsors young 
people to study in the U.S. through the Crown Prince 
Scholarship Program.  Young people create networks, and it is 
important to keep these networks active and healthy.  Deputy 
PM Shaikh Mohammed agreed, saying that improved education 
curriculums will benefit generations.  He indicated that 
Bahrain has formed a committee to reform education and 
vocational training programs, and he invited American experts 
to participate in the committee's work.  Shaikh Salman 
explained that one of the main areas of focus in education 
reform is teacher training.  He asked if Bahraini teachers 
could gain access to training programs in the U.S. or if 
American teachers could come to Bahrain on a temporary basis 
to instruct their Bahraini counterparts in best practices. 
U/S Hughes agreed to discuss this proposal with Secretary of 
Education Spellings, terming it a good idea. 
 
7.  (C) The Crown Prince said that Arab youth are greatly 
influenced by American pop culture and products - music, 
theater, arts, films, and television.  It would be beneficial 
if there were sympathetic Arab characters in American media 
products that could serve as role models and demonstrate that 
the U.S. treats Arabs fairly. 
 
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Youth Exchanges 
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8.  (C) U/S Hughes noted that the youngest participants in 
U.S. exchange programs are in high school and there is 
concern that by this age, they could already have negative 
views of the United States.  She indicated that the U.S. is 
considering organizing summer camps in the region for those 
below high school age to promote English language learning, 
spread information about the role of governments and civil 
society, and encourage friendships between Arabs and 
Americans.  Shaikh Salman approved of this idea, in 
particular exposing youth to American culture at a younger 
age, on the condition that there is linkage between these 
programs and those for older youth so they can receive 
continuous exposure to American ideas.  He also emphasized 
that U.S. policymakers and members of Congress should visit 
the area more often.  There is doubt about U.S. policy in the 
region, he said, and visiting senior officials and 
politicians can help explain the American perspective. 
 
9.  (C) Shaikh Salman said the U.S.-Bahrain free trade 
agreement is "a very big deal."  The United States needs to 
reward countries that are moving towards more open economies. 
 U.S. support for countries involved in economic reform is 
crucial.  The region needs more role models of this kind. 
 
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Domestic Push-Back to King's Political Reforms 
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10.  (C) U/S Hughes stressed that the President passionately 
believes there needs to be more space for political 
participation in the region.  The National Democratic 
Institute (NDI) project is a big symbol for what is happening 
in Bahrain.  Americans see the reforms, but NDI's forced 
departure has damaged Bahrain's reputation, and its continued 
absence from Bahrain will remain a concern to the U.S. 
Government.  The Crown Prince said that he has his personal 
 
MANAMA 00001890  003 OF 003 
 
 
views of the NDI scenario and NDI's presumed partner the 
Bahrain Institute for Political Development (Comment: 
Implying he was not happy about how things had played out), 
but indicated there has been push-back to the King's 
political reform program.  There are those who are against 
reform and there is a "serious danger of real confrontation." 
 There is concern that sectarian tensions in Iraq could spill 
over into Bahrain.  The GOB wants to work with NDI but not as 
the single source of expertise. 
 
11.  (C) Shaikh Mohammed agreed, saying that if there was too 
much pressure, the democracy project in Bahrain could fail. 
He said Bahrain had moved quite a bit on democracy and the 
government continued to be engaged in the process of 
educating the people.  They need to feel that freedom and 
democracy come from within, not outside.  "I assure you we 
will make democracy a success," he said.  In response to U/S 
Hughes' question, Shaikh Mohammed said "perhaps" NDI could 
return to Bahrain after the elections. 
 
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Developing Political Institutions 
--------------------------------- 
 
12.  (C) The Crown Prince stated that when he had last met 
with Secretary Rice (in March 2006), he had stressed that 
when Bahrain talks about democratic reform, it looks beyond 
just holding elections to developing institutions.  Democracy 
is no guarantee of liberty, but pluralism allows for respect 
for different views.  Making people feel that they are a part 
of the process is important.  Issues must be addressed in 
their own way in each country.  People see what is happening 
in Iraq, Iran, and the Palestinian territories and there is 
push-back on democracy.  No one wants their country torn 
apart by sectarianism, he said. 
 
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Forward Leaning Posture with President Abbas 
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13.  (C) Returning to a usual refrain, the Crown Prince said 
that the U.S. is widely viewed in the Arab world as being 
biased in the Israel-Palestinian issue.  Whatever the U.S. 
could do to change this perception would be helpful, in 
particular by supporting President Abbas.  The U.S. has been 
too hands off; it should now adopt a more forward leaning 
posture.  The more extreme elements, especially suicide 
bombers, drove U.S. policy away from engagement. 
 
14.  (C) The Crown Prince said that Bahrain is now telling 
Abbas that he needs to get Hamas out of the government. 
Abbas should have the ability to run the process of dealing 
with Israel without the influence of Hamas.  U.S. engagement 
is "the number one issue."  If the moderates do not solve the 
problem now, he said, then in ten years we will be dealing 
with people holding guns.  U/S Hughes stated that the 
President and Secretary want to see genuine progress toward a 
Palestinian state.  The President had emphasized this in his 
address to the UN General Assembly.  The CP said the 
President's comments had been very well received.  The 
Palestinians had dropped the ball by not taking the next 
step.  Abbas now needs to know that he will be supported by 
the U.S. if he dissolves the Palestinian government. 
 
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Reconciliation in Iraq 
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15.  (C) In response to U/S Hughes' question, the Crown 
Prince said that Iraqi PM Maliki needs to activate a 
reconciliation program.  In his view, Iraq really needs a 
military government at this time, "but it's too latQfor 
that."  Maliki is facing challenges from Moqtada Al Sadr and 
Iran.  The CP recalled that in a meeting one year ago, 
Iranian President Ahmadi-Nejad had remarked that it was in 
Iran's national interest that the Iraqi government be weak, 
and that the U.S. be tied up in Iraq. 
 
16.  (U) U/S Hughes cleared this cable. 
 
 
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