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Turkey-Kuwait Ties Grow Amid Regional Balancing

Cooperation agreements between Turkey and Kuwait aim to capitalize on opportunities to bolster economic, diplomatic, and defense relations, however Ankara will have to navigate carefully as it seeks to balance ties in the Gulf.

Virtual Roundtable on Kuwait

On May 22, AGSIW hosted a roundtable on developments in Kuwait.

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Hamad AlShriaan: The Rising Star of Kuwaiti Stand-Up Comedy

Hamad AlShriaan and the comedians of the Kuwait Comedy Club blend local cultural references with sharp delivery, creating a vibrant atmosphere for Kuwaiti youth.

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Kuwait’s New Energy Strategy Takes Off but Oil’s Still Dominant

While other Gulf Arab oil producing states have advanced diversification policies to ease reliance on oil revenue and increase renewable energy investments, Kuwait has lagged behind.

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Education in Focus: Speculative Horizons’ Photography Project in Kuwait

Through exhibitions, educational guides, and workshops, Kuwait-based Speculative Horizons encourages young Kuwaiti photographers to explore new narratives.

What Do the Latest Parliamentary Elections Mean for Democratic Politics in Kuwait?

On April 15, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Kuwait's April 4 parliamentary elections.

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Kuwaiti Rap Duo Highlights Rising Popularity in the Gulf

Kay R and Chunkky Monkky, Kuwait's first married rap duo, deploy trendy Arabic-language lyrics to appeal to Kuwaiti youth.

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Gender Segregation Tests Kuwait University

Kuwait University's responsibility to educate students for a globalized workforce in conjunction with the younger generation’s more liberal attitudes may lead to a gradual reevaluation of gender segregation rules.

A Flurry of Activity in Bahrain-China Relations

Recent developments in Bahrain-China ties reflect less alignment and more coincidence of interests.

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