Kuwait has become wealthy since the end of World War II due to its involvement in the petroleum industry. Despite improvement in many aspects of life, women still have few rights, e.g., they cannot vote. The writer believes the religious beliefs are too much a part of the culture for this to change in the near future. Bibliography is included. With the Gulf War still fresh in the nation's thoughts, Kuwait has had more than a brief encounter with the unrest that is part of daily life in the Middle East.
Bibliography lists four sources.
A 10 page review of Jordan's economic history. Concentrates on foreign trade and the factors which affect it. Emphasizes that long-term changes to Jordan's economic situation are dependent on other countries such as the United States as well as on Jordan. Bibliography lists 8 sources. All research papers are owned by The Paper Store Enterprises, Inc. and are the property of the corporation and our contracted writers.