Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Will the Iran-Israel Cold War Run On?
As per a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, Iran is rallying its regional supporters to carry out attacks…
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Libya’s Bizarre Political Landscape
In the midst of the tumultuous Arab landscape, and notwithstanding the Sudan crisi that takes center stage amongst all Arabs…
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Will Turkey turn the page on the Erdogan era?
On the 14th of this month, the upcoming presidential elections in Turkey represent one of the region’s and the world’s…
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Who will prevail in the Turkish presidential battle?
Unlike previous rounds, the next face-off between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the candidate backed by…
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Sudan Conflict: The Region’s Next Worst Crisis?
Amidst the political turmoil and media frenzy surrounding the end of the ceasefire and the evacuation of foreign nationals, the…
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Can China drive a wedge between NATO allies?
China is forging stronger ties with Europe, using economic interests, commercial cooperation, and investment to deepen the relationship. French President…
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Who is meddling in Sudan?
One of the most peculiar things about the recent Sudanese conflict is the blame game being played by many, with…
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The Enigma of Leaked US Secret Documents
The leaking of American documents has been on the radar of global political circles lately. The issue pertains to the…
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China: Not a Passing Mediator but a Rising Actor
Chinese diplomacy figured prominently as President Xi Jinping played host to representatives of Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing. This…
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Israel’s option to strike Iran
I read numerous op-eds and analyses lately suggesting Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Premier, might execute a plan to initiate an…
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