The Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Lieutenant General Pilot Bandar Al-Muzain retired in October 2024.
The appointment of the next Chief of Staff has been delayed, while several senior commanders are being considered to succeed Lt. Gen. Pilot Al-Muzain.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The reason behind the delay in appointing a new Chief of Staff
- The leading candidates to succeed Lt. Gen. Pilot Al-Muzain
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Interior Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al Sabah’s preferred candidate and his handling of the matter
