Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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The Jeddah Summit: Saudi sets the pace
The 32nd summit of the Arab League, held at the summit level, was distinct from previous ones, and I’m not…
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What comes down the road after Trump’s verdict
The burning question for observers of American affairs right now is about the repercussions of Ms. Jean Carroll, a 79-year-old…
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How President Raisi Spoke Out on Syria
In the recent high-profile visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Syria, some insights into Iran’s future relationship with this…
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Spotlight on Sudan Crisis Amidst Global Priorities
With major powers evacuating their nationals, the crisis in Sudan has fallen off the international community’s radar. It appears that…
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Clash of Interests in Sudan Puts Arabs to the Test
Western reports indicate a clash of interests between China and Russia in Sudan, with the interests of the two allied…
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Will the “Secret Plan” pan out in Ukraine?
The “Secret Plan” is what they’re calling French President Emmanuel Macron’s move to team up with China and put an…
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Will the Iran-Israel Cold War Run On?
As per a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, Iran is rallying its regional supporters to carry out attacks…
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Libya’s Bizarre Political Landscape
In the midst of the tumultuous Arab landscape, and notwithstanding the Sudan crisi that takes center stage amongst all Arabs…
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Will Turkey turn the page on the Erdogan era?
On the 14th of this month, the upcoming presidential elections in Turkey represent one of the region’s and the world’s…
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Who will prevail in the Turkish presidential battle?
Unlike previous rounds, the next face-off between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the candidate backed by…
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