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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A Masterpiece Without an Audience: Khalid Al Siddiq and the Gulf’s First Narrative Feature Film
Despite its groundbreaking legacy, today, “Bas ya Bahar,” cannot be easily viewed in its full visual glory.
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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.
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Kuwait's New Emir: A Frank Speech Signals a Sharp Change in Direction
Kuwait's new emir, Meshal al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, announces an end to the current populist terms of engagement with the Parliament, which seems to suggest a forceful corrective – and perhaps more domestic strife – to come.
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Nawaf al-Ahmed: A Legacy of Firsts
Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Sabah’s six-decade career was colored by a conciliatory approach, which was evident in his final post as Kuwait’s emir through deploying an unprecedented political reset and administrative overhaul.
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Meaning in Material: Amani AlThuwaini’s Artistic Mantra
Through her multidisciplinary creative practice, Kuwaiti Ukrainian artist Amani AlThuwaini engages with themes of heritage and history, consumerism, childhood, and ritual.
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Can Kuwait Grasp the Dorra Gas Pearl?
Recent Iranian claims have again raised questions over the contested Dorra gas field.
Will Kuwait’s Upcoming Elections Help Resolve Its Political Gridlock?
On May 31, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Kuwait's upcoming parliamentary elections.
The U.S. Prevented War, Yet Iran’s Strategic Decision-Making Process Remains Flawed
The crisis between Iran and Israel may be contained for now, but the breakdown in decision making that led to the end of Iran’s “strategic patience” carries risks going forward.
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