At a time when Al-Qa'ida is threatening to send trained terrorists back from Iraq to their home countries, the issue of security has rarely been higher in Kuwait.

At the same time it is the only GCC country with an effective and unpredictable parliamentary opposition. The fortnightly Kuwait Politics & Security reports analyse the latest key events (on Terrorism, Domestic, Foreign, and Business news).

It pays particular attention to the Security of Foreign Personnel and Assets and also highlights the Flash Points to Monitor during the coming fortnight.