Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait (since December 16, 2023)
Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became the Emir of Kuwait on December 16, 2023, following the death of his half-brother Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. He previously served as Crown Prince and headed Kuwait’s State Security apparatus. Kuwait is classified as Not Free by Freedom House with a score of 30/100.