Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Pathways to Saudi-Israeli Peace
The ongoing efforts by the US to establish normalized relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel have taken…
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Key outcomes of the Jeddah Summit
A major international gathering recently took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to address the Ukraine crisis. This meeting showcased Saudi…
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The Iran-US tug-of-war intensifies
The rapid and conflicting developments in Iranian-American relations bewilder many. However, those who have monitored the dynamics of these relations…
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Words and actions in Iranian regional behavior
The Iranian regime’s ongoing pattern of rhetoric versus action has created a glaring juxtaposition between its stated intentions and its…
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Washington and Tehran exchange messages on the ‘mini-deal’
There have always existed communication channels between the US and Iran, despite both sides officially denying it, especially the US.…
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Kissinger and the New Chinese Challenge
No one in the world of politics is unaware of the worth of the veteran Henry Kissinger, the former US…
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Saudi Arabia’s battle of optics
I no longer have any doubts about the motives behind the comments and criticisms directed at the Kingdom of Saudi…
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When will Iran revise its regional playbook?
A recent statement from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait clarified that they jointly own the natural resources, including the Dorra gas…
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Has US policy turned around in the Gulf?
Since World War II, American foreign policy in the Gulf region has revolved around safeguarding Washington’s interests in this crucial…
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Parsing Iran’s true intentions
In spite of continuous affirmations from Iranian officials about the priority of cooperating with the countries of the Gulf Cooperation…
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