Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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UAE
In the Same Foxhole: The UAE–Saudi Alliance
When the political leaders of two countries are in the same foxhole, they are talking about real unity, strong bonds,…
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Arab Youth Getting Left Behind by Advancing AI
Research on the effects of artificial intelligence focuses on the negative effects of this revolution. Many fear their jobs being…
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United States
The Political Hype of the Midterm Election Results
Many considered the victory of Ilham Omar and Rashida Tlaib as a radical change in American politics while others saw…
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Iran
What US Sanctions Will Do to Iran’s Mullahs
A few months after the Trump administration pulled out from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, this week saw the entry…
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On the Green March Speech of the King of Morocco
In the Kingdom of Morocco, the patriotic Green March is remembered annually. It was an epic where the loyal and…
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UAE
The Emirati Passport Strives to be Number One
With the aim of putting the national passport on the list of the world’s most powerful passports by 2021, The…
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UAE
National Pride Fills the Emirates on Flag Day
Ever since it was a holiday started by HH Sh. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister…
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Iran
The Khashoggi Crisis and the Snake in the Grass
The Iranian mullahs’ regime has remained silent for nearly three weeks and has not officially commented on the killing of…
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United States
The New Conflicts of the World Order
The world order is on the verge of a new stage, a dangerous phase of deterioration and collapse. And this…
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Israel
How to Solve the Palestinian Issue?
There is not much disagreement between Arab capitals on the basis of the settlement of the Palestinian issue, most importantly…
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