Master’s Thesis 2018 30 ECTS Department of International Environment And Development Studies Prof. Stig Jarle Hansen A Divided Sea: A Study of Bahrain’s Identity Conflict and Identity Formation Bashar Marhoon International Relations LANDSAM The Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric, is the international gateway for the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Established in 1986, Noragric’s contribution to international development lies in the interface between research, education (Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes) and assignments. The Noragric Master theses are the final theses submitted by students in order to fulfil the requirements under the Master programme “International Environment Studies”, “International Development Studies” and “International Relations”. The findings of this thesis do not necessarily reflect the views of Noragric. Extracts from this publication may only be reproduced after prior consultation with the author and on condition that the source is indicated. For rights of reproduction or translation, contact Noragric. © Bashar Marhoon, May 2018
[email protected] Noragric Department of International Environment and Development Studies P.O. Box 5003 N-1432 Ås Norway Tel.: +47 67 23 00 00 Internet: https://www.nmbu.no/fakultet/landsam/institutt/noragric I Declaration I, Bashar Marhoon, declare that this thesis is a result of my research investigations and findings. Sources of information other than my own have been acknowledged and a reference list has been appended. This work has not been previously submitted to any other university for award of any type of academic degree. Signature……………………………………………. Date…………………………………………. II III Acknowledgements This research would not have been possible without the existence of many individuals in my life, some of whom I must briefly thank.