Kuwait
Smaller Gulf states will tighten security measures
Several Gulf Arab governments show signs of rising internal repression
Gulf statesGulf monarchies may update power structures
Ruling families are gradually changing the traditional rules of succession and decision-making
Gulf statesSuccession squabbles may undermine Kuwaiti government
The incumbent prime minister was reappointed to head up a new team, but parliament is already fractious
KuwaitGCC summit will underline its irrelevance
Kuwait is optimistically going ahead with invitations to heads of state for the never-missed annual meeting
Gulf statesGulf states will wrestle with ‘Arab Spring’ legacy
Protracted court cases stemming from 2011 protests are complicating Kuwaiti and Bahraini politics
Gulf statesProspects for the Gulf states in 2018
Regional squabbles will weaken the Arab Gulf countries
Gulf statesSummit fuss may kill off the Gulf Cooperation Council
With their annual heads of state meeting fast approaching, Gulf Arab divisions have hardened
Gulf statesKuwait will be fractious even if the cabinet resigns
Rumours suggest the emir may bring in a new government, after strong attacks by increasingly assertive legislators
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