Following protests which began in February 2011 and the subsequent heavy-handed government crackdown, the situation in Bahrain remains one of an enforced calm. Although small scale protests continue, the security forces have been able to restrict demonstrators from mobilizing and reaching the heart of the capital. A controversial report commissioned by the government was finally released, accusing the state’s security forces of using excessive force to quell pro-democracy protesters beginning last February. Despite the King’s acceptance of the report and his establishment of a panel to implement its recommendations and political reforms, the opposition continues to call for the resignation o