Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Regional Transformations on the Horizon
Getting Tehran and Riyadh back on track is one thing, but having Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi pay a visit to…
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A new global system is in the works
The Brazil-China agreement to ditch the US dollar in their trade is a significant move towards cutting the greenback’s sway…
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The Democracy and Tyranny Face-Off
In the midst of cutthroat rivalry among world powers, and roughly a week subsequent to the conclusion of the Second…
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Is a nuclear war in the offing?
In a recent bout of fiery language, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia plans to station tactical nuclear weapons…
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Will Iran manage to kick out US forces?
Pushing American military forces out of the Gulf region has been a persistent goal of Iranian leadership. It has influenced…
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Will China’s plan for Ukraine pull off?
About a month ago, the Chinese government put forward a proposed plan to put an end to the ongoing war…
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What Lies in Store for the Abraham Accords
The Saudi-Iranian agreement has sparked debate among analysts and experts, with some claiming that it undermines the Abraham Accords signed…
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Syria’s Comeback to the Arab Fold
Recently, the President of Syria, Bashar Al Assad, received a warm reception from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the…
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China’s Path to Global Prominence
Ever since the Saudi-Iranian agreement was made public with Chinese mediation, there have been ongoing analyses about the significance of…
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Will the Saudi-Iranian Pact Stand the Test of Time?
There is a lot riding on the success of the diplomatic agreement inked in Beijing between Saudi Arabia and Iran.…
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