Luai Allarakia
Contributor
Luai Allarakia is an assistant professor of political science. His research specializes in Kuwait’s National Assembly, the Saudi Shura Council, and Gulf Arab affairs.
Analysis
Dec 7, 2021
Despite Crisis-Easing Amnesty, Gridlock Remains a Real Possibility in Kuwait
The emir’s move to grant amnesty to members of the opposition is a start on the path to improve executive-legislative relations, but many issues remain unresolved.
The Politics of Permanent Deadlock in Kuwait
A newly elected National Assembly quickly falls under old dynamics of confrontation and gridlock. Will Kuwait find a path to compromise and reform?
Is Rapprochement with Israel in Saudi Arabia’s Interest?
Recently, many pieces have been published about the Gulf Arab countries and Israel arguing that: there is a great deal of convergence in the perceptions of both regarding the Iranian threat; there is growing covert security coordination between them against Iran; and the countries have taken modest moves toward the normalization of relations. These pieces...
