Analysis

Why Kuwait is turning to Ukraine for its next air-defense lessons

The activation of a long-pending defense agreement reflects Kuwait's search for new operational expertise after months of Iranian missile and drone attacks while highlighting Ukraine's growing role in Gulf security.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Araghchi warns Israel as US, Iran hold technical talks in Doha

Syria unveils its transitional parliament appointees; Kuwait’s Zain plans a major telecom investment in postwar Syria; and North Africa’s World Cup teams make history.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Kuwait's Zain eyes $1.5B mobile network in postwar Syria: What to know

The Kuwaiti company is planning to invest more than $1.5 billion in Syria after securing a license to operate there, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Syria

Explainer

Gulf states push incentives for investors, expats after war dents image

Several Gulf states are working to recover their images as global havens of stability in the wake of the Iran war.

United Arab Emirates

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Iran says US deal requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon

Tehran says the US-Iran agreement must include Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, while Gulf states cautiously back the framework to end months of war and disruption.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Kuwait wooes wealthy foreigners with investor permit as war hits economy

The Gulf state announced a new 15-year year residency permit for investors on Monday, just a day after stripping citizenship from thousands.

Kuwait

Analysis

How Iran war is reshaping Kuwait's air defense strategy

After repeated missile and drone attacks, Kuwait is investing in new counter-drone capabilities while reassessing vulnerabilities exposed by the conflict.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Trump says Iran will 'pay the price’ for dragging out talks

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran had waited too long to reach a deal after the largest direct exchange of fire between the two countries since an April ceasefire.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Iran’s Araghchi says US bases in region legitimate targets

Iran warns US bases could be targeted as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues and Washington moves to reassure Kuwait after a deadly airport attack.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

In aftermath of Iran attack, Rubio hosts Kuwait FM: What to know

The meeting came a day after an Iranian strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and wounded more than 60 others.

Kuwait

Newsletter: Gulf

Kuwait’s Iran dilemma is getting harder to ignore

Kuwait has long sought to position itself as one of the Gulf’s most cautious and diplomatic actors. This week, however, the country found itself at the center of a conflict it has consistently tried to avoid.

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Iran says no progress in US talks as Khamenei warns of foreign plots

Iran reports no progress in talks with Washington, Israel presses ahead in Lebanon, and Armenia votes on its geopolitical future.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO