Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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United States
NATO intervention in Ukraine appears to be all talk
In a statement that raises questions and surprises observers, French President Emmanuel Macron said, “There's no consensus today to send…
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A defeat in Ukraine?
First published in Israel Hayom on March 13, 2024. No one could have imagined that Ukraine would end up in…
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Iran
Global corridors collide in Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
What is currently happening in the Middle East, with conflicts and tensions in Gaza, the Red Sea, Iraq, Syria, and…
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Extremism
Is chaos the new Mideast normal?
First published in Israel Hayom on March 5, 2024. Security and stability in the Middle East or any other region…
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United States
Ukraine and the Middle East shakes up China’s role in global affairs
International relations professionals are familiar with China's strategic thinking, marked by centuries of resilience, wisdom, and composure. The Chinese leadership…
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Extremism
The forgotten part of war: Iran’s nuclearization
First published in Israel Hayom on February 25, 2024. Iran's persistent pursuit of nuclear capabilities is not a surprise to…
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Yemen
International community must band together to solve ME militia problem
The Middle East slumbers and awakens almost daily to video clips depicting militias and armed factions assaulting various targets. The…
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Iran
Does Iran want a regional war?
Anyone following events in the Middle East in recent weeks has the impression that Iran is suicidally intent on sparking…
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Extremism
Obama didn’t listen to his Mideast allies; will Biden?
First published in Israel Hayom on February 12, 2024. The escalating tensions in the Middle East are not limited to…
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Yemen
Will Iran’s strategic patience extend to its proxies’ destruction?
Iran’s role and its relations with its proxies are no longer the subject of analysis or speculation. This obsolete phase…
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