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Presidential Determination

Designation of the State of Kuwait as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President Bush formally designated Kuwait as a Major Non-NATO Ally under section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, making Kuwait eligible for certain defense and security cooperation benefits. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 4843

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication filed

Key directives

  • Designate Kuwait as Major Non-NATO Ally
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Designation takes effect upon presidential signature

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register (completed January 30, 2004)

Long term

  • Ongoing defense cooperation eligibility
  • Arms export licensing under modified procedures

Risks & tensions

  • Post-Iraq War regional alignment context; benefits flow from statutory framework rather than discretionary policy change
Presidential Determination: Designation of the State of Kuwait as a Major Non-NATO Ally · Executive Orders