This astute author looks at the current situation in Bahrain from a historical perspective regarding counter-revolutions, and sees some ominous signs as suggested by the title.
Historically, there is a strong sequential correlation between revolution and inter-state war. Radical overhaul of a country's socio-economic or political system rarely remains confined to that state and often triggers a wider regional or international conflagration. This is because revolution is a volcanic phenomenon that knows no artificial borders. If ideas cannot be imprisoned the way bodies can, then revolution is the most exhilarating or pernicious idea, depending on where one stands.Read also this article from Ahram Online entitled, "Middle East boils with Libya strikes, Yemen on brink".