Domestic drivers will shape Kuwaiti foreign policy
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Significance
Kuwaiti foreign policy has traditionally played a balancing role in the region. The country manages to engage in regional affairs without alienating neighbours.
Impacts
- Kuwait will still prioritise Gulf unity, despite holding a different position on outreach to Israel.
- A possible maritime border demarcation agreement with Iran may still take place as part of the region-wide rapprochement.
- Strong China-Kuwait trade and investment relations will not weaken US-Kuwaiti strategic ties.