Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Sudan Conflict: The Region’s Next Worst Crisis?
Amidst the political turmoil and media frenzy surrounding the end of the ceasefire and the evacuation of foreign nationals, the…
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United States
Can China drive a wedge between NATO allies?
China is forging stronger ties with Europe, using economic interests, commercial cooperation, and investment to deepen the relationship. French President…
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Who is meddling in Sudan?
One of the most peculiar things about the recent Sudanese conflict is the blame game being played by many, with…
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United States
The Enigma of Leaked US Secret Documents
The leaking of American documents has been on the radar of global political circles lately. The issue pertains to the…
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Iran
China: Not a Passing Mediator but a Rising Actor
Chinese diplomacy figured prominently as President Xi Jinping played host to representatives of Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing. This…
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Iran
Israel’s option to strike Iran
First published in Israel Hayom on April 27, 2023. I read numerous op-eds and analyses lately suggesting Benjamin Netanyahu, the…
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What’s Behind Macron’s China Trip
In Beijing, President Xi Jinping welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron with a breathtaking military parade. Macron’s visit sought to enlist…
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Iran
Iran’s true test: weeding out the militias
It is concerning to learn that a Lebanese security official has recently relayed a message from Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah,…
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Finland spearheads NATO’s eastward drive
The recent raising of the Finnish flag at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters marked Finland’s entrance as the thirty-first member of the…
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United States
France sets sights on ‘Third Pole’ agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent trip to China stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The focal point of the…
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