Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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UAE-France: Broadening strategic relations
The recent visit of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to France is an important step towards building a…
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What’s behind Iran’s moves?
Recently, there has been rapid strategic development at the regional and international levels. Among them is what Ali Akbar Velayati,…
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Realistic interpretation of the outcome of the Jeddah Summit
When analyzing extraordinary summits such as the one recently held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which was attended by US President…
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Interpreting the Jerusalem Declaration
Rapid events are taking place in the Middle East these days. Since the events and their sequence in the agenda…
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A paradigm shift in Moroccan history
Since his accession to the throne in 1999, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has brought about a qualitative change in…
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The Alawi Throne and the Moroccan People
People in general, and those with cultural and historical depth like the Moroccan people in particular, have the collective consciousness…
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Did Putin give NATO a lifeline?
Former French diplomat Gérard Araud, in an article published in the French magazine Le Point, argues that Russian President Vladimir…
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How to make sense of Biden’s article?
There is much to analyze in a recent article by President Joe Biden published in the Washington Post, and one…
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A clear Emirati vision for the future
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s speech on July 13 clearly reflected His Highness’ vision of the UAE’s strategy…
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Will Biden push past trust issues with Riyadh?
President Joe Biden, who is preparing to visit Saudi Arabia in the middle of this month, put relations between his…
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