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According to foreign media news: Kuwait's former emir Nawaf died on December 16 at the age of 86. On the same day, the Kuwaiti Cabinet declared Crown Prince Mishal the new emir. On the same day, Kuwait also declared a 40-day period of mourning for the whole country. The Emir of Kuwait is the Head of State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Born in 1940, Mishale is Nawaf's half-brother and has held senior positions in the Interior Department and the National Guard for many years before becoming crown prince in October 2020.
Kuwait is an important country in the Middle East, with the world's sixth-largest oil reserves, and is an important ally of the United States and other Western countries. Kuwait is also a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which works with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman to maintain security and stability in the Gulf region. Kuwait's political system is relatively open, with a constitutional monarchy and an elected parliament that guarantees the basic rights and freedoms of its citizens. Kuwait's foreign policy is based on neutrality and mediation, and it strives to ease tensions in the Middle East and maintains good relations with Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and other countries.
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Kuwait's new Emir al-Mishal faces three major challenges in the international arena: first, how to handle Kuwait's relations with the United States and other Western countries; second, how to balance Kuwait's relations with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries; and third, how to participate in and influence the peace process and security situation in the Middle East.
Kuwait's relations with the United States and other Western countries are the cornerstone of Kuwait's diplomacy and the guarantor of Kuwait's security. Kuwait's relationship with the United States dates back to 1944, when Kuwait signed its first oil agreement with the United States, kicking off bilateral economic cooperation. In 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, and the United States led a multinational coalition to liberate Kuwait, cementing the bilateral strategic partnership. In 2003, when the United States launched the Iraq War, Kuwait provided significant logistical and military support, deepening bilateral security cooperation. Currently, the United States has about 1With 30,000 military personnel and multiple military bases, it is the largest country in Kuwait. Kuwait has also maintained friendly and close relations with other Western countries, such as Britain, France, Germany, etc., and has carried out extensive cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and educational fields.
Kuwait's new Emir Mishale faced the following challenges in dealing with Kuwait's relations with the United States and other Western countries:
The first is how to adapt to the changes in US policy toward the Middle East, especially the US attitude toward Iran and its support for Israel. After taking office, the new Biden of the United States expressed his willingness to return to the Iran nuclear deal and resume dialogue with Iran, which may affect Kuwait's relations with Iran, and may also cause disagreements between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. The United States also continues to support Israel and encourage more Arab countries to normalize relations with Israel, which may put pressure on Kuwait and exacerbate tensions between Kuwait and Palestine and other countries.
The second is how to protect Kuwait's oil interests, especially in the face of competition in the oil market and declining oil demand. Kuwait's economy is highly dependent on oil exports, with oil revenues accounting for nearly 50% of Kuwait's GDP and nearly 90% of Kuwait** revenues. Kuwait needs to maintain good oil relations with the United States and other Western countries, and at the same time, it also needs to coordinate oil production and policies with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries to maintain Kuwait's oil revenues and fiscal balance.
The third is how to enhance Kuwait's international influence, especially in international organizations and multilateral mechanisms. Kuwait is a member of several international organizations such as the United Nations, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the African Union, and a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Kuwait needs to strengthen coordination and cooperation with the United States and other Western countries in international organizations and multilateral mechanisms to safeguard and promote Kuwait's international status and interests in order to respond to global challenges and problems, such as climate change, terrorism, humanitarian crises, etc.
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Kuwait proclaimed Mishal as the new emir