Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Iran
Trump’s stakes for the next stage
As the Iranian crisis unfolds and the mullahs’ regime stands defiant, some signs have recently emerged of how the Trump…
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Iran
Mullahs’ regime plays with fire
After the official confirmation by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that Iran has exceeded the 300 kg low-enriched uranium…
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Taking a stand against hate-speech
UN Secretary-General António Guterres did not overstate it when he warned of the global “groundswell” of hate speech that is…
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United States
China-US Trade War: A Ceasefire
We watched a heated round of the China-U.S. trade war that targeted US$200 billion of Chinese exports to the United…
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Iran
The red lines of the White House
In the last days of the rapidly evolving crisis between the Iranian mullahs and the United States, US President Donald…
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Iran
Mullahs’ folly: Who pays the price?
The media and pro-Iranian regional sectarian groups have publicized the mullahs’ so-called gains from bringing down the US drone. However,…
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Iran
How Trump’s messages were understood by Mullahs
Since tensions have been exacerbated by repeated mullahs’ violations and attacks on oil tankers or the American drone, US President…
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Iran
Brinkmanship clash between Trump and Mullahs
The events of the current crisis between Iran and the United States are taking place at such a pace that…
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Iran
Mullahs are raising their eyebrows at Europeans
The Iranian regime has consistently launched one threat after another to European countries. The final warnings were made by Iranian…
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UAE
The UAE pursues responsible diplomacy
In its history, the United Arab Emirates has always maintained rational, credible diplomatic positions that respect the rules and principles…
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