Kuwait's ruler is expected to dissolve parliament in the Gulf oil exporter after the government's resignation brought a long-running political crisis to a head, analysts and politicians said on Tuesday. “I think the emir will dissolve the parliament to end this crisis between government and parliament,” said political analyst Ali Al-Baghli, a former Kuwaiti oil minister. “The government was not decisive enough and lacked a clear agenda and MPs focused on popular demands.” The cabinet quit on Monday less than a year after it was sworn in, complaining of a lack of cooperation from a parliament that has grilled ministers over their conduct, leading to several resignations. The standoff has paralyzed political life and delayed economic reforms. Kuwait has yet to name an oil minister to replace Badr Al-Humaidhi, who resigned days after his appointment in November under pressure from hostile deputies. __
