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Political Risk / Kuwait

As Election Nears Government Attempts To Appease Voters

October 2007 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: Although the government has been attempting to appease voters recently in the run-up to parliamentary elections, we believe that the government will keep hold power in next months

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