Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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The Economic Corridor charts a new geopolitical map
First published in Israel Hayom on October 4, 2023. The G20 summit held in India announced the creation of the…
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United States
The great rise of India
First published in Israel Hayom on September 27, 2023. Many observers did not realize the significance of the statement made…
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Iran
Why is Iran focusing on its maritime capabilities?
First published in Israel Hayom on September 19, 2023. Maritime influence has long been a point of interest for Iranian…
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Extremism
Niger: Signs of waning US influence
First published in Israel Hayom on September 16, 2023. There is ample evidence indicating the decline of American influence on…
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Extremism
US presence in Iraq: What has changed?
First published in Israel Hayom on September 7, 2023. The presence of US military forces remains a highly contentious issue…
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Israel
Pathways to Saudi-Israeli Peace
The ongoing efforts by the US to establish normalized relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel have taken…
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Key outcomes of the Jeddah Summit
A major international gathering recently took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to address the Ukraine crisis. This meeting showcased Saudi…
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Iran
The Iran-US tug-of-war intensifies
The rapid and conflicting developments in Iranian-American relations bewilder many. However, those who have monitored the dynamics of these relations…
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Iran
Words and actions in Iranian regional behavior
The Iranian regime’s ongoing pattern of rhetoric versus action has created a glaring juxtaposition between its stated intentions and its…
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Iran
Washington and Tehran exchange messages on the ‘mini-deal’
There have always existed communication channels between the US and Iran, despite both sides officially denying it, especially the US.…
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