International relations between Kuwait and Afghanistan

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The relation between Kuwait and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Kuwait

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Kuwait Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kuwait City
Population 4 270 571
Land Area (sq km) 17 818
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 75 years

Kuwait is a small, oil-rich country located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north and west. Kuwait has a population of about 4.5 million people, of which about 70% are Kuwaiti citizens and the rest are expatriates from various countries. Kuwait has a constitutional monarchy, with the Emir of Kuwait serving as the head of state and a prime minister serving as the head of government. The country's legal system is based on a combination of Islamic law and common law principles. Kuwait is a major player in the global oil industry, with vast reserves of both crude oil and natural gas. The country's economy is heavily dependent on oil exports, which account for the majority of its government revenue and foreign exchange earnings. Kuwait has a modern infrastructure and is home to many international businesses and organizations. It is also a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a regional organization comprising six Arab states in the Persian Gulf.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 9.12 bigger than the population of Kuwait (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Kuwait: 4 270 571).

The Afghanistan's land area is 36.64 bigger than the land area of Kuwait (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Kuwait: 17 818).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Kuwait is situated 65 places below in the ranking (position 123).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Kuwait maintains contact with 26 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Kuwait, this figure drops to 1.


Conflict Simulator: Kuwait vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Kuwait vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 78.6% probability.

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