Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Iran
In the eyes of the world: Iran’s image is in tatters once more
During major national incidents and crises, how institutions and apparatuses conduct themselves in such events detrimentally and beneficially impacts people's…
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Iran
Raisi’s helicopter crash: fog or plot?
The crash of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter warrants extensive contemplation and reflection, given its mysterious circumstances.
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Extremism
Arab-Israeli relations depend on the speedy neutralization of Hamas
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for his refusal to establish military rule in…
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Extremism
The lack of collective action in Gaza reflects the failure of the Arab world
Since the Hamas terror movement attacked Israel on October 7 last year, triggering the bloody war in Gaza, Arab diplomacy…
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Extremism
US offers conditional intelligence assistance to Israel during ongoing war with Hamas
According to US media reports, the Biden administration had offered Israel help in finding the hiding places of the leaders…
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A quiet Chinese rapprochement with Europe
During his recent state visit to France, People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping brought with him a significant agenda…
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Extremism
Iran’s real aim in this war
First published in Israel Hayom on May 23, 2024. After nearly six months of the war sparked by the terrorist…
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Extremism
Middle East needs to take a breather after the war, regardless of outcome
The latest, rapidly changing, developments in the Gaza Strip crisis are clear evidence of the tense situation in the entire…
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Zelensky is in a predicament in the war against Russia
In a development reflecting the worsening crisis facing Ukraine in its war against Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed several…
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Extremism
Is international terrorism a thing of the past?
First published in Israel Hayom on May 2, 2024. After the brutal attack carried out some time ago on the…
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