Kuwait
Gulf wargames could prepare for a post-US future
Gulf Arab counterterrorism forces are drilling together for the first time
Gulf statesGulf states' food imports will rise
Water constraints mean that Gulf countries have no option but to buy in food
Gulf statesNew elections in Kuwait will entrench the status quo
The National Assembly has been dissolved after a row over petrol subsidies
KuwaitKuwait is likely to call early elections
Parliament is seeking to grill ministers over fuel price hikes
KuwaitKuwait fuel price reversal will boost fiscal deficit
The government will provide some free petrol to Kuwaiti citizens, placating parliament
KuwaitOutput cuts will not relieve OPEC oil dependency risks
Lack of detail on production cap leaves uncertainty high, keeping prices low and some countries in macroeconomic peril
InternationalNo relief for foreign workers in Kuwait
UN calls to reduce exploitation of foreign workers may be drowned out by domestic political concerns
KuwaitIranian S-300 missile limits Gulf, Israeli options
The end of the nuclear dispute has enabled Iran to address vulnerabilities in its air defences
Iran
