Reconnaissance Research recently hosted a discussion session featuring Professor Lisa Blaydes, a distinguished political scientist and senior fellow at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute. The session explored key topics related to Kuwait’s social history and its political and economic development, with the participation of a group of academics and researchers.

Professor Blaydes focused her presentation on the political, economic, and social transformations following the discovery of oil. She offered a detailed analysis of the causes behind these changes and their far-reaching outcomes.

The participants commended the session’s depth and engaging interaction, which spanned three hours. They expressed their appreciation for the valuable insights provided by Professor Blaydes. In turn, she thanked Reconnaissance Research for organizing the event and underscored the importance of fostering continued academic dialogue on regional issues.

Established in 2019, Reconnaissance Research is dedicated to promoting intellectual and academic discourse by hosting international experts and addressing critical topics relevant to Kuwait and the broader region.