Kuwait

Gulf states need to prioritize enhanced regional defense cooperation with an expanded group of potential partners, consider using the financial leverage of sovereign wealth funds’ action, and ramp up diplomatic pressure to deter such attacks in the future.

While hydrocarbons will likely continue to dominate Kuwait-China economic ties, the two countries are increasing cooperation in sectors such as construction, logistics, and renewable energy, suggesting a growing appetite to broaden ties beyond oil.

The Gulf’s environmental, social, and governance regulation transformation is not only reshaping compliance, it is redefining risk.

Kuwait is working to ensure its naval forces can protect its economic interests, uphold its sovereignty, and contribute meaningfully to multilateral security initiatives.

Gulf producers are adapting to global market changes and may even benefit from U.S. export growth by leveraging investments, strengthening diplomatic ties, and accelerating their own energy-transition agendas.

As the Gulf countries transition to a new energy order, creating “good jobs” in high-value export-oriented services that provide citizens with adequate benefits, economic security, and career ladders will help these economies diversify and achieve increased growth.

The latest regional conflict reinforced how difficult it is to severely disrupt economic momentum in the Gulf Cooperation Council while highlighting genuine threats to economic security and public safety in the region.

On June 3, AGSI hosted a conversation with Ambassador Claire Le Flécher, the former French ambassador to Kuwait.