Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Extremism
The Roots of Extremism within the Other
In recent months, the debate over the defamation of religions in Europe was reignited after extreme-right Party for Freedom leader…
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UAE
The UAE’s Space Exploration Program
Space exploration has been and continues to be one of the most important manifestations of the progress and development of…
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Iran
The Question of War against Iran
While November 4th is approaching, the date of applying US’ sanctions against Iran, tensions are escalating between the two sides.…
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Israel
Between Racism, Ambivalence and Building the Embassy
The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is known for his sharp tone in his statements about Israel. His words reflect…
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UAE
Towards a Deeper Understanding of China (3-3)
Xi’s article that preceded his historic visit to the UAE was published on Emirati, Chinese and international newspapers. Analysing the…
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Iran
Analysing the Statements of the Adventurer General
This article was a reaction to the statements of Gen. Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force in the RGCC.…
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UAE
Towards a Deeper Understanding of China (2-3)
In my previous article, I dealt with some of the political connotations of Xi Jinping’s article that preceded his historic…
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Gulf security
The Suicidal Face of the Iranian Mullahs
The Trump-Putin Helsinki summit did not reveal details of what the two leaders discussed concerning Iran’s role in the Middle…
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UAE
Towards a Deeper Understanding of China (1-3)
The historic visit by the Chinese President Xi Jinping to the UAE had positive results. The visit also provided a…
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UAE
UAE’s Vital Role in Regional Stability
The UAE is keen to safeguard the regional stability and protect Arab and Gulf’s national security from all threats. The…
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