Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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“Declaration of Commitment” and consensus among Sudan’s factions
The conflicting parties in Sudan are facing significant doubts about their ability to reach a genuine agreement that resolves the…
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Telling insights into the Turkish elections
The Turkish elections carry significant weight in both regional and international contexts. The upcoming second round, scheduled for the 28th…
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Outlook for the military clash in sudan
Sudan’s army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) butted heads in a military confrontation, stirring up regional and global attention, and raising questions about…
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What about the Ukraine crisis?
I penned a piece months back, pondering over the future of the Ukraine war, and whether this war, which has…
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The Jeddah Summit: Saudi sets the pace
The 32nd summit of the Arab League, held at the summit level, was distinct from previous ones, and I’m not…
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What comes down the road after Trump’s verdict
The burning question for observers of American affairs right now is about the repercussions of Ms. Jean Carroll, a 79-year-old…
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How President Raisi Spoke Out on Syria
In the recent high-profile visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Syria, some insights into Iran’s future relationship with this…
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Spotlight on Sudan Crisis Amidst Global Priorities
With major powers evacuating their nationals, the crisis in Sudan has fallen off the international community’s radar. It appears that…
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Clash of Interests in Sudan Puts Arabs to the Test
Western reports indicate a clash of interests between China and Russia in Sudan, with the interests of the two allied…
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Will the “Secret Plan” pan out in Ukraine?
The “Secret Plan” is what they’re calling French President Emmanuel Macron’s move to team up with China and put an…
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