Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Saudi Arabia’s Open Doors Diplomacy
The recent foreign policy orientations of Saudi Arabia can be best described as a strategy to open doors for cooperation…
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Key developments in the war in Ukraine
Crucial and rapidly evolving strategic developments are taking place in the war in Ukraine. What is most alarming is that…
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Jeddah Summit: Pragmatism and Catchphrases
A multitude of Arabs harbor a positive outlook regarding the recent Arab summit conducted in Jeddah, particularly owing to the…
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China’s renewed wager on Ukraine
It is clear as day that China is betting the farm on taking an active hand in mediating the Ukraine…
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Telltale signs of the Sudanese crisis
In the Sudanese crisis, the situation appears bleak, with no sign of hope in sight. In fact, the situation might…
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Ukraine, Syria, and Western parochialism
In a recent article published by the Financial Times, Alexander Stubb, the former Finnish Foreign Minister and Prime Minister, urged…
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“Declaration of Commitment” and consensus among Sudan’s factions
The conflicting parties in Sudan are facing significant doubts about their ability to reach a genuine agreement that resolves the…
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Telling insights into the Turkish elections
The Turkish elections carry significant weight in both regional and international contexts. The upcoming second round, scheduled for the 28th…
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Outlook for the military clash in sudan
Sudan’s army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) butted heads in a military confrontation, stirring up regional and global attention, and raising questions about…
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What about the Ukraine crisis?
I penned a piece months back, pondering over the future of the Ukraine war, and whether this war, which has…
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