Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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UAE
The UAE, Syria and the New Reality in the Middle East
After seven years of crises and conflicts that resulted in millions of refugees and displaced persons, the political and strategic…
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Gulf security
“Gains” of Iran and GCC Positions
Many analytical views explain the decision of US President Donald Trump to withdraw US troops from Syria, saying that this…
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UAE
A Reading in the Meaning of Words
When the United Arab Emirates Union (UAE) was created on December 2, 1971, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al…
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Extremism
Has the Daesh Organization Been Defeated in Syria?
The only possible point of agreement in any discussion of the criteria of victory and defeat in unconventional wars is…
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United States
What is behind the Decision to Withdraw the American Troops from Syria?
In a surprise decision, US President Donald Trump confused many parties and sparked widespread international controversy when he called for…
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Obsession of Chaos and Sabotage on Facebook
This week, I was impressed by a girl who spoke in a British report about the phenomenon of hidden cameras…
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UAE
A New History for Emirati Women
Indicators of global competitiveness in the 21st century include advanced human development standards, including the representation of women in national…
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UAE
An Expected Historical Visit of the Pope to the United Arab Emirates
Pope Francis XVI’s upcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates in February is part of an interfaith dialogue on “human…
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“The Monster” of the Protests Chaos in France
Commenting on what happened during the “Yellow Vest” demonstrations in France, Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said that the anti-government demonstrations…
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Great Britain and the Brexit Test
It is undeniable that Great Britain is currently facing a very difficult historical test concerning its exit from the European…
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