Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030
During the recent diplomatic visit to France, Saudi Arabia presented a compelling proposition to host Expo 2030. This pivotal component…
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How does the West want to see Russia?
Many in the West are going around sounding the alarm about the danger of a beaten-down Russia in the Ukraine…
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Clues and denials in the Iran nuclear deal saga
Recent reports on the revival of the Iranian nuclear deal have sparked renewed attention, as US Secretary of State Antony…
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A milestone in the Saudi-French connection
Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic landscape is experiencing an unparalleled surge in efficacy and geopolitical clout. In recent times, Saudi foreign policy…
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Gulf diplomacy takes the world stage
Gulf diplomacy is currently making waves with its active and consecutive regional and international moves. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed…
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Crisis in Sudan: Portents of a grim outcome
As I warned from the beginning, the conflict in Sudan could join a long list of forgotten regional and international…
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The deathtrap of national armies
What’s unfolding in Sudan regarding field developments isn’t much different from what has transpired for national armies in other Arab…
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A brand new Saudi Arabia
Today is a whole new ball game in the longstanding alliance between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States…
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Saudi sports deals: prestige or strategy?
Saudi Arabia’s rapid developmental progress has caught the world’s eye, and it’s not just limited to one sector. Instead, it’s…
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Blinken’s visit against the backdrop of Saudi-American ties
On June sixth, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a visit…
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