Politics of Kuwait

Kuwait is an emirate with an autocratic political system.^[1] The Emir of Kuwait, a hereditary monarch from the Al Sabah ruling family appoints the prime minister (who is always a royal) and other members of government, as well as members of judicial, police and financial institutions.

Kuwait is a wealthy rentier state.^[2]

In contrast to other autocracies in the Gulf region, Kuwaiti politics has historically been more liberal, as citizens have more substantial civic and political rights.^[2] Kuwaitis vote in elections, criticize officials, and regularly organize protests.^[2] Kuwaiti civil society criticizes the corruption and opulence of the royal government.^[2] There is nominally elected parliament that frequently clashes with the royal government.^[1]^[2] The parliament has frequently been dissolved by the royal government, most recently in 2024.^[2]^[3]

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