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Qatar’s decision to aid Turkey in the face of American sanctions against the country may finally be a snub too far for its close relationship with the US.
Public disaffection in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries betrays deep-seated tensions beneath the surface.
Kuwait has first-hand experience of how financial and political shocks can stifle investor confidence in the entire region.
What’s so ‘brotherly’ about a major diplomatic spat?
Attacks in France, Kuwait and Tunisia come against a backdrop of increasing extremist violence across the world.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed 27 worshippers at a Shia mosque.
Religious killing is the ultimate ideological statement, but it will not solve the murderer’s grievances.
Oil prices have now almost halved in six months to below $60/barrel thanks to OPEC’s refusal to cut production. This means all the member countries are revising their government spending policies. While…
Parliamentary elections for the 65 member Kuwait’s National Assembly (Majlis al-Umma) are set for this Saturday. Over 410 candidates are contesting the 50 seats elected by popular vote in the oldest and…
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