In Kuwait’s recent parliamentary vote, opposition lawmakers secured a majority, maintaining the status quo from the previous election. With 29 seats out of 50, little change is expected in the political landscape, with only 11 new faces in the assembly. Annual elections have become a norm in Kuwait, but clashes between the elected assembly and the royal-appointed cabinet persist, hindering reforms. The new emir, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, pledged reform upon assuming power but dissolved the assembly in February over alleged constitutional violations. The upcoming parliament will play a crucial role in approving the emir’s choice of crown prince.