Kuwait’s cunning plan backfires, as election returns opposition to driving seat


Issue 1027 - 01 Dec 2016 | 4 minute read

Kuwait is preparing for another period of confrontation and policy deadlock between the National Assembly and government, after the authorities’ gamble with an early election failed to return yet another lenient parliament. The calling of an early election – nine months before it was needed – was seen as an attempt by government to take the opposition by surprise at a time when a number of their leaders were unable to run. However, the election results clearly showed that the key groups were able to mobilise in time and could draw on wide support from the population.

Tagged with:

Pin Kuwait

Want to read more?

Subscribe to Gulf States Newsletter

View subscription options

Join our community

Sign up for an account to gain:

  • Set up news alerts on the countries and sectors that matter to you.
  • Free access to newsletter articles under 100 words.
  • Free access to GSN View articles articles.


View a selection of Free articles

Explore subscription options

Follow us on Google News