Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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When will the war in Ukraine end?
As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, with no glimmer of hope for a negotiated settlement to end…
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Has the Ukraine crisis squandered chances for dialogue?
The crisis in Ukraine has recently seen major developments. Many observers were relatively optimistic when the Russian side signaled a…
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The UAE and stabilizing Syria
The recent visit of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to Syria…
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Israel strikes Iran in two years
Outgoing Israeli Defense Minister Yeni Gantz has said in a remarkably timely and substantive statement that a military strike against…
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Is Israel prepping to hit Iran?
The Israeli military strike scenario has once again come to the forefront of events and media discussions. The background is…
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Iran over two years
The year 2022 has passed and the year 2023 has begun, and Iran is witnessing the longest protests since the…
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The microchip war and technological supremacy
Although the political literature has been teeming in recent years with speculation about a new Cold War between the US…
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Will Washington regain its footing in Africa?
Now that the African continent has become a major area of influence for China and Russia, now that traditional French…
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China’s cross-Gulf foreign policy
Shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Saudi Arabia and three summit meetings (with Saudi Arabia, Gulf and…
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But who will protect Iraq from Iran?
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly said in a meeting in Tehran with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al Sudani…
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