Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Extremism
The war in Gaza and Biden’s calculations in light of it
Is the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip affecting President Biden's chances of winning a second term? This is one…
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Yemen
Biden’s Iran policy: dialogues, deterrence, and diplomatic implications
It has never been more obvious that the Biden administration has no alternative strategy for dealing with the Iranian threat.…
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United States
NATO is facing a tough choice
First published in Israel Hayom on April 19, 2024. The scenario of Ukraine's defeat is the catastrophic scenario that NATO…
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Extremism
The world must pay attention to terror warnings to thwart future attacks
Terrorism cannot be overlooked on the list of challenges facing the world. A new generation of organizations is spreading in…
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Extremism
The “Hate the UAE Syndrome”
The fight against terrorism is an ongoing, tireless endeavor. Upholding common human values and the pursuit of global peace and…
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United States
Between the State of the Union and the state of Biden
First published in Israel Hayom on April 10, 2024. Perhaps the optics of an American president have never been quite…
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Iran
What is the current, quiet conversation between US and Iran?
Talk of an indirect exchange of messages and behind-the-scenes deals is nothing new in Iranian-American relations. In this context, we…
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Iran
What the Iranian elections tell us
First published in Israel Hayom on March 31, 2024. The Iranian elections are no longer attracting the usual interest, both…
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United States
Sweden’s induction and NATO’s expansion
First published in Israel Hayom on March 25, 2024. After officially joining the NATO alliance on March 11, questions are…
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United States
Trump-phobia goes international
First published in Israel Hayom on March 17, 2024. Despite the world being engrossed in the repercussions of the ongoing…
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