Speaker: Michael Herb, Georgia State University
Chair: Toby Dodge, LSE
Despite recent setbacks, Kuwait's parliament remains the strongest amongst the GCC states. Michael Herb delves into Gulf history to explain why Kuwait's political system differs from those of its neighbours. Recorded on 18 March 2015.
This is an LSE Kuwait Programme event.
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