Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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The international airy unconcern for Daesh
The new/old emergence of the Daesh terrorist organization in the Egyptian province of North Sinai comes as no surprise to…
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Dialogue between the Gulf States and Iran
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently visited Tehran, in what may be difficult to understand…
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The Iran nuclear deal and stability in the Middle East
Signals and hints of an understanding on all of the contentious issues in the Iran nuclear deal have been leaking…
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Finland, Sweden and the NATO accession scenario
There is probably no more delicate time than now to admit new members to NATO or to implement NATO’s plans…
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Erdogan’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: A Realistic Response to Challenges
“We have no lasting friends, no lasting enemies, only lasting interests,” British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said. On this…
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Washington and Tehran: the double impasse
Amid media reports on the stalemate in negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal signed in 2015, reports focus on…
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The Palestinian cause in the light of international changes
The question of the fate of the Palestinian cause seems to be on the table every time there are changes…
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China’s rise picks up steam
For many years, China pursued a cautious strategy in its relations with the West, especially the United States, fearing that…
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A Middle East without America
The decline of US strategic interest in the Middle East is a major topic in research circles around the world.…
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How drones are changing the game
The use of drones in military conflicts was once again brought to the fore by media reports of the Ethiopian…
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