Spy Way of Life
Bahrain Rugby Club, a hub of British beer and influence in the Gulf
Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens, where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores an institution inherited from the time of British presence in the country, the Bahrain Rugby Club. Aside from sports fans and expat gatherings, you'll find businessmen hoping to network, diplomats gleaning information and US soldiers socialising during a Manama stopover.