Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Geostrategic Tides Turning as Saudi Arabia and Iran Mend Ties
In a move that’s sure to shake up the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Iran have buried the hatchet and…
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How the US reacted to the Iran-Saudi Deal
The resumption of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran has been dubbed a “strategic shock” by many experts and specialists.…
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Xi Jinping’s Moscow Visit: Laying the Groundwork for a New World Order?
President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Russia carries significant ramifications and undertones. It serves as a gauge for China’s maneuverability…
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The Rising Risk in the Black Sea Skies
Recently, two Russian planes had a showdown with an American drone resulting in the latter plummeting into the Black Sea.…
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China’s Messages through the Saudi-Iran Deal
In a diplomatic feat, Beijing played host to talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which were led by Dr. Musaed…
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Did the US diplomacy in Ukraine get it right?
A year after Russia’s war in Ukraine and during his recent visit to Kiev and Warsaw, US President Joe Biden…
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Gainers and losers of the Saudi-Iran deal
The recent agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran has sent shockwaves through the media and government officials. The involvement of…
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Rising China Phobia in American Decision-Making Circles
China has been increasingly seen as a major strategic threat to the US, according to recent statements, attitudes, and practices.…
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Israel’s Red Lines on Iran: Nuclear Peace or Security?
Developments in relations between Israel and Iran have accelerated recently, both in light of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s official…
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Is Iran approaching military nuclear enrichment?
In the Iranian nuclear issue, we must separate two important things so that we can understand the dimensions of what…
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