Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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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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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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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
The recent Russia-Africa Summit held in Saint Petersburg grabbed attention, with representatives from 49 African countries out of 54 taking…
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How to manage Palestinian infighting
The recent clashes that erupted in the Ain Al Hilweh refugee camp, a longstanding abode for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, paint…
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Terror thrives on desecrated holy grounds
Those who keep up with the developments regarding the insult to Islamic sanctities, particularly the burning of copies of the…
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Why did Iran take offense at Russia?
Iran’s frustration was palpable concerning the wrap-up declaration put forth during the sixth round of the strategic discussion between the…
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The shadow war between Israel and Iran
Over the last few years, the scheming for the undercover war between Israel and Iran has never let up. One…
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Saudi Arabia-Israel: to normalize or not to normalize?
The talk of normalization between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel has come up again in full force after…
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