Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Impact of the Russian gas crisis on Europe’s future
There are significant differences in the ability of EU countries to weather disruptions in Russian energy imports, especially as winter…
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The power problem and energy wars
The consequences of using weapons of mass destruction are known to all, regardless of the reasons and pretexts. But the…
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Riyadh-Moscow: Momentous changes
On the sidelines of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum last June, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said relations…
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Is Turkey leaving NATO?
In recent years, Turkey has moved strategically in a direction that runs counter to its NATO membership obligations. Following a…
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Will Kabul operation save Biden’s approval rating?
About a year ago last August, US President Joe Biden’s approval ratings began to plummet, falling to record levels under…
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The Taliban back in hot water
The debate over the consequences of the recent assassination of Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al Zawahiri in the Afghan capital of Kabul…
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Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and the scale of the crisis
International relations expert cannot disagree on China’s sensitivity to the Taiwan issue. The US is well aware of it. They…
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An impactful Saudi-European move
Those who have followed the movements of Saudi foreign policy in recent years know how much this policy has evolved,…
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What lies ahead after Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan?
Anyone who has followed China’s reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan knows that Beijing is in…
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Iran is just one political step away from nuclear weapons
In a major statement, IAEA Director General Raphael Grossi said Iran’s gradual lifting of its nuclear program obligations does not…
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