The Kuwaiti government, led and appointed by the country's ruling family, is often at odds with the country’s elected parliament, the National Assembly. Tensions and disagreements – over issues ranging from government debt to corruption – have at times forced ministerial resignations, cabinet reshuffles and the dissolution of the legislature itself.
The differences have also stymied much-needed economic reforms. While some senior royals are keen to defuse tensions, there is no clear path to resolving the rivalry between the government and MPs.
Issue 1186 - 11 April 2024
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