With the death of its emir, what’s next for Kuwait?
What does the death of Sheikh Sabah mean for the region, and the future of Kuwait?
One of the last of his generation, Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah died this week at the age of 91. The ruler of 14 years leaves the Gulf region without one of its leading advocates for peace. What does this mean for the region and the future of Kuwait?
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In this episode:
Bader al-Saif, an assistant professor of history at Kuwait University, and a non-resident fellow at Carnegie Middle East Center.
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