Syria and Bahrain: Two poles of the Arab revolt highlight a slide toward sectarianism

The corpses of three Alawite government supporters were dumped in Homs with their eyes gouged (Source: AP Photo)
By James M. Dorsey
If Syria and Bahrain represent two poles of the 10-month old popular revolt sweeping the Middle East and North Africa, they also highlight the increasing danger of the uprising descending into a sectarian confrontation betwee…