Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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The result of American reluctance
I find no other explanation for US behavior regarding Iranian practices in recent years than that it embodies the indecision…
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The Post-Western World
The concept of a “post-Western world” is neither ephemeral nor new to political literature. But it has appeared in the…
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Borrell’s “garden” and others’ “jungle.”
As an observer, I cannot describe the statements of Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security…
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Washington-Riyadh: Ties put under the microscope
The political tensions plaguing US policymakers, political parties, and legislatures, particularly with respect to Saudi Arabia, are perhaps the best…
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Iran yesterday, today and tomorrow
As popular protests against the regime’s coercive practices in Iran continue, much can be learned from the current Iranian landscape.…
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The USA is back at it again
Despite all attempts to correct and remedy the mistakes of previous US administrations in dealing with the GCC, and despite…
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What if Israel falls flat?
As Israel’s general elections draw near, the ongoing political conflict there revolves around several issues, chief among them Israel’s security.…
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Saudi-American relations: Historical alliance on the rocks?
Talk of the rapidly evolving relationship between Saudi Arabia and the US seems to have become a topic of discussion…
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OPEC+ between political and economic calculations
At a time when Biden administration officials were accusing OPEC+ of siding with Russia in its decision to cut oil…
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Conversation on the Peace of Abraham
Recently, I have been writing a lot about Emirati-Israeli relations and following the numerous comments on the important visit to…
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