Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Iran
Iran and Arabs……a Heritage of Crises
The background of the latest crisis between Saudi Arabia and Iran is multidimensional. Surely, the execution of the Shiite religious…
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Iran
Iran: A Regime outside History
There is no doubt that the political and security bullying and the violation of international laws and norms the Iranian…
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Extremism
A Repressive State… The Expected Description of Britain by the Muslim Brothers
The ideological and organizational structure of the Muslim Brotherhood has not changed since its inception in dubious circumstances in the…
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United States
Putin, the “Shrewd”, and the Confusion of the American Eagle’s Strategies
Recently, the British newspaper “Sunday Times” published a report on a secret meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders…
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A Year Marked by “Daesh” … What about Next Year? 2015
With any account inventory for 2015, which is about to fold its days and leave, we find that only difficulties…
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President el-Sisi’s Speech on Important Issues
In his recent speech on the occasion of Prophet Mohammad’s birth, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi addressed many issues beyond…
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The “Political” and the “Human” Aspects in el-Sisi’s Personality
There is no doubt that what happens in Egypt affects the rest of the Arab and Islamic world; Egypt is…
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Extremism
The UK and the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Activities
The results of UK investigations into the Muslim Brotherhood activities reportedly revealed serious aspects of the activities of the organization…
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Extremism
Younesi Statements and the Persian Nationalist Extremism
As usual, the statements of Ali Younesi, Iranian President’s Advisor for Nationalities and Religious Minorities, were controversial and provocative. “When…
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UAE
The Emirates and Morocco…Promising Future Prospects
The UAE maintains relations of friendship and goodwill based on mutual interest and mutual respect with the various countries of…
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