King of Bahrain is a big fan of the "sophisticated" white man

The Angry Arab
"But they [Iraqis] want to kill each other more than they want to modernize. If U.S. forces in Iraq pulled back, the various factions will be too scared to fight each other, he said, whereas with the U.S. presence, they are free to fight. "The sophisticated U.S. soldier," the King stated, "should not be patrolling the streets of Baghdad." Also:
"We are honored to be your ally," the King stated, "and we have a wonderful relationship."