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Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2018

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PROSPECTS H2 2018

Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2018.

Kuwait’s parliament could quash economic reforms

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KUWAIT

The November 26 legislative elections returned the Islamist opposition to the political field. Opposition and like-minded parliamentarians now occupy almost half of the seats…

Kuwait’s government may seek to centralise power

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KUWAIT

The government is also curtailing legislators’ right to cross-question ministers, especially the prime minister -- a distinctive feature of the Kuwaiti system that has long given…

New Kuwaiti Assembly will likely clash with government

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KUWAIT

This followed parliamentary polls on December 5, a full four-year term after the last elections in November 2016. The emir had delayed naming a new cabinet after his ascension…

Gulf monarchies may update power structures

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GULF STATES

Succession in Gulf Arab states.

North Yemen partners will hold their alliance together

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YEMEN

This followed rumours that Saleh was under house arrest and his supporters were fleeing, after clashes with the Huthis resulted in the death of a pro-Saleh army officer. The…

Gulf prime ministers’ roles will ensure the status quo

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GULF STATES

Prime ministers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are part of the ruling families. They often combine the role with that of crown prince or sovereign ministerial…

Kuwaiti corruption will be a key campaigning issue

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KUWAIT

Kuwait’s latest corruption scandal has led to the dissolution of the government and forced out top ministers. Its outcome highlights the extent to which the emir still manages…

Political gridlock will curtail change in Kuwait

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KUWAIT

Regular questioning of cabinet members by opposition MPs has hardened divisions between parliament and the cabinet. The conflictual relationship has stalled important economic…

Saudi Arabia may prioritise non-OPEC ties

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SAUDI ARABIA

Ministers of OPEC and other oil-producing states are preparing to meet in Vienna. They will decide how to respond to calls -- including from the United States and India -- for…