Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Palestine
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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Extremism
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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UAE
Why did Iran take offense at Russia?
First published in Israel Hayom on August 3, 2023. Iran’s frustration was palpable concerning the wrap-up declaration put forth during…
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Iran
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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Israel
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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The fate of the Wagner Group
PMC Wagner continues unabated, expanding its reach and influence. This is the unequivocal conclusion drawn by any discerning observer or…
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Lukashenko’s Remarks: Unanswered Questions
In a recent address at the Independence Palace in Minsk, Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, invited a select group…
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United States
The AI quest for global supremacy
First published in Israel Hayom on July 18, 2023. Observers of high-level diplomatic engagements and international conferences can discern a…
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Iran
Will Israel give the nod to a US-Iran accord?
Analyzing Israel’s stance on a potential American-Iranian accord, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts a resolute position, affirming that Israel will…
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United States
India: Masterful Diplomacy and Evolving Interests
India has undeniably earned the accolade of being the epitome of astute diplomatic maneuvering when it comes to global affairs,…
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