I was much, much more optimistic last summer... so much for oasis of liberalism in the Gulf www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/kuw...
Why are all the reasonably accurate political science predictions or conjectures so dark
"Kuwaiti politics has liberal qualities that provide citizens an astonishing range of civic and political rights." But Kuwait's democracy is in danger. Read "Will Kuwait’s Next Parliament Be Its Last?" by @seanyom.bsky.socialwww.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclu...
The Gulf kingdom has been a rare democratic experiment. But gridlock and the Emir’s mounting impatience with Kuwaiti politics may be on the cusp of bringing it to an end.
it’s cool how these people keep saying very openly “we are trying to manufacture nonsense crises so that liberals freak out and do the stupid shit we want them to” and liberals are like “great, we would love to collaborate with you on this venture”
I'm half-hopeful they'll start the generational baton. But only half. The candidates we know so well all have so.many.skeletons in their closet... If it's a generational succession, wouldn't be surprised if it's completely out of left field. No more "war of the sheikhs" etc.
Wanna see how political rivalries, oil wealth, corruption, and succession struggles play out in one of the world's last ten ruling monarchies? Watch Kuwait, as its Sabah dynasty picks a new Crown Prince following the passing of Emir Nawaf today. menasky polisky www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12...
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Appreciated this wide-ranging conversation on conditions in Palestine post-October 7 with @danaelkurd.bsky.socialwww.podbean.com/ep/pb-3iutf-...
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