Explainer: Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded and annexed the neighbouring country of Kuwait. The invasion was carried out by the Iraqi military and was led by Saddam Hussein, who was the President of Iraq...
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Explainer: The Gulf War – Operation Desert Storm
The Gulf War, also known as the First Gulf War or Operation Desert Storm, was a conflict fought from 1990 to 1991 between an international coalition led by the United States and a military...
June 2021: An important month for Diplomacy – EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar visits Kuwait and Kenya
June marked an important month for diplomacy as External Affairs Minister; Dr. S Jaishankar visited Kuwait and Kenya bilaterally. The results of these short visits were worthwhile and aim to strengthen the hitherto cordial...
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah’s diplomatic legacy and a questionable future for the GCC
Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s late Emir, amongst other accomplishments was most widely known for his vast contribution to diplomacy in the Middle East. Although the Emir of a rather small nation, neighboured by other...
Indian MoS arrived Kuwait: Tracing the ups and downs in bilateral ties
Indian MoS on External Affairs V. Muraleedharan is on his official visit to the Middle East, in this crucial meeting he will be meeting Kuwaiti leadership and Indian Diaspora there. Kuwait is one of...
