Kuwait is one the most talked about countries in the Middle-East. Best know around the world for its conflict with Iraq, and a being world leader in oil production, the political realm is much different than that of western countries.
Kuwait is ruled by the Royal Sabah Family, and also participates in a democratic style of government, in which the national assembly serves as a the parliament, and the head of state is the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah. The cabinet is made up of ministers and national assembly parliament members who represent each district within the six governances of Kuwait. The Kuwait Pocket Guide can provide more detailed information about the actual procedures of parliament.
The goals of this democratic style of government are to provide a voice for the concerns of citizens and to support the royal family in ruling the country with these concerns in mind. A number of individuals help make the parliamentary leaders' term successful. Among those leaders is a Lieutenant Colonel, the Chief of Police Patrol. When ask what he feels is on the minds of citizens in Kuwait, he answered, "marriage and divorce, improving the living standard for individuals, improving household income and political, economical and social reformation.
If a leader in Kuwait wishes to find out what concerns the general public, he/she may enter a political diwania, wedding parties [which are segregated], attend public forums, or contact the undersecretary of the his ministry. From these people, the Chief says, "I learn how other people think and try to understand and help find the answers to some of their issues. I also try to stop the rumors of harmful issues, and solve the problem before it gets bigger, gaining experience from each situation."
Leaders in Kuwait try to provide solutions to economic and social problems in Kuwait, and are successful at this when citizens cooperate, and the parliament can agree, the solutions are successful. However, this takes patients, practice, and quite reserve from everyone.
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Looking forward to the article... Keep us informed.
ReplyDeleteDue to confidentiality restraints, this assignment was completed without the actual name of the official interviewed. Thank you for understanding.
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ReplyDeleteNo problem with the confidentiality. If you run into that kind of constraint in the future, just let readers know up front: "Among the leaders is a Lieutenant Colonel, the Chief of Police Patrol, who asked that his name not be used in this blog." Something like that.
Beyond that, your blog offers a fascinating glimpse -- but just a glimpse -- into the political workings of Kuwaiti society. I really want to hear more.
Very fascinating info. I always look forward to your posts. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteA very good read. great job
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