THE SURVIVAL AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF A KUWAITI SHIA MOVEMENT: THE NATIONAL ISLAMIC ALLIANCE

The National Islamic Alliance (NIA) has evolved as a leading Shia Kuwaiti political group since the 1980s. NIA participates in electoral politics and cabinets. While its roots go back to activists Kuwait, some of whom were linked Iraq's Da'wa Party end 1960s, it is pragmatic nationalist group. article argues that shifted from being an active opposition 1990s pro-ruling family government 2008. NIA's transformation was partly response rise sectarian Kuwait opposition's resentment mourning Imad Mughniyeh, Lebanese Hezbollah leader. includes first-hand secondary resources, including interviews figures' public statements unpack foundation, structure changing relationship with ruling well engagement positions on protest movement (2011–2013).