Kuwait
Kuwait will face challenges funding its fiscal deficit
Kuwait’s fiscal account fell into deficit in fiscal year 2023/24
KuwaitKuwait will curtail spending but could risk unrest
The government has the freedom to curtail spending as parliament is dissolved
KuwaitKuwait’s economy will contract again in 2024
Preliminary data indicates that Kuwait’s economy contracted in 2023
KuwaitKuwait’s migrant workers face further exploitation
The authorities will clamp down on the exploitation of migrant workers in the short term
KuwaitKuwaiti crown prince appointment breaks with tradition
The crown prince’s appointment opens the way for other branches of the royal family but keeps power within its control
KuwaitKuwait's emir will reverse parliament's independence
The emir has closed the legislature for up to four years, after suspending relevant constitutional provisions
KuwaitKuwait’s security authorities will have more freedom
The government has withdrawn the citizenship of some Kuwaitis, among other decisions justified on security grounds
KuwaitKuwait’s elections will show little sign of change
Elections have reinforced the opposition's dominance of parliament
Kuwait
