Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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United States
Kissinger and the New Chinese Challenge
No one in the world of politics is unaware of the worth of the veteran Henry Kissinger, the former US…
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Saudi Arabia’s battle of optics
I no longer have any doubts about the motives behind the comments and criticisms directed at the Kingdom of Saudi…
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Iran
When will Iran revise its regional playbook?
A recent statement from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait clarified that they jointly own the natural resources, including the Dorra gas…
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United States
Has US policy turned around in the Gulf?
Since World War II, American foreign policy in the Gulf region has revolved around safeguarding Washington’s interests in this crucial…
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UAE
Parsing Iran’s true intentions
First published in Israel Hayom on August 16, 2023. In spite of continuous affirmations from Iranian officials about the priority…
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Extremism
Niger: Key indicators in international conflict
Recent events in the Republic of Niger, with the coup d’état against the authority of President Mohamed Bazoum, have attracted…
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Saudi Arabia’s astute and accomplished diplomacy
Once again, the spotlight shines on the savvy and efficient international diplomacy of Saudi Arabia as the country hosted a…
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UAE
Continuity and development in the Emirati Shura approach
The UAE’s development journey stands out for some unique traits, with continuity and development taking the lead. These two aspects…
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UAE
The UAE shapes up to be a diplomatic center of gravity
It’s no longer a secret that the Gulf region, in general, and the UAE, in particular, have turned into a…
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How Russia unshackled from the international isolation push
First published in Israel Hayom on August 8, 2023. The recent Russia-Africa Summit held in Saint Petersburg grabbed attention, with…
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