Kuwait

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council
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Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council
UAE: Cancels Iraqi Debt
July 7, 2008 2037 GMT
The United Arab Emirates has canceled the entire debt (just under $7 billion) owed to it by Iraq, an unnamed UAE diplomatic source told Reuters on July 7. [more]
Situation Reports
Mongolia: Kuwaiti Emir Visits
July 23, 2008 1456 GMT
Kuwait: PM Starts Tour of Asia
July 23, 2008 1405 GMT
Kuwait: Prime Minister To Visit Japan
July 22, 2008 1257 GMT
Kuwait: Emir Visits Uzbekistan
July 21, 2008 1409 GMT
Kuwait: Names Ambassador To Iraq
July 17, 2008 1302 GMT
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An oil tanker at Ahmadi Port in Kuwait City
Kuwait: Makes Its Oil Move
June 24, 2008 2228 GMT
Kuwait announced that it would be increasing its oil output by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by mid-2009. That goal seems likely given its oil reserves and financial situation. (With Stratfor map) [more]
Kuwaiti men voting at polling station
Kuwait: Elections Give al-Sabah No Relief
May 19, 2008 1728 GMT
Rather than giving the ruling al-Sabah family a more cooperative legislature, Kuwait's May 17 elections resulted in a parliament that will serve as an obstacle for the royal family. [more]
Kuwaiti Prime Minister
Kuwait: Another Government Steps Down
March 17, 2008 1711 GMT
The Kuwaiti government resigned March 17. However, this is not a sign of any significant instability. [more]
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Geopolitical Diary: The Gulf States and the Shiite Conundrum
March 10, 2008 2350 GMT
Kuwait has experienced an unusual series of Shiite protests. [more]
Kuwait -- Shia protesting March 9, 2008
Kuwait: Shia Protest in Kuwait City
March 10, 2008 2035 GMT
Shia have protested for two days in Kuwait. Though the demonstrations were peaceful, the mere fact that they are taking place is significant. [more]
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