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Risks Mainly External Thanks To Democratic Credentials

May 2007 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: Kuwait's position as the most democratic state in the GCC stands it in good stead as far as longer term political stability is concerned, with main risks stemming from outside of the country.

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