Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Reflections on Russia 2018 World Cup
The Russia 2018 World Cup is a global event that has attracted the media focus and people’s concern around the…
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United States
Protectionism and the Fate of the World Order
The withdrawal of the US from UN Human Rights Council was shocking news. The US’ justification was that the council…
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United States
Europe’s Unity and Security Concerns
Western observers described Trump’s policy against his allies as a trade war. The UScharged its allies in the EU of…
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Erdogan:the Era of the Ottoman Slap
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his victory at presidential elections. On the eve of the day of the elections, he…
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UAE
UAE Leadership: the Challenges of the Present and the Future
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai penned a heartfelt letter…
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Iran
North Korea and Iran’s Mullahs Impasse
Iran was the only country in the world concerned about the outcome of the recent Trump-Kim Singapore Summit. The success…
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Yemen
Freeing Al-Hodaydah and the Iranian-Houthi Plans
Reports about UAE’s humanitarian aid to Yemen comes before the military participation and support of the Yemeni resistance. The main…
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Yemen
Al-Hudaydah: Lessons to Learn
The Saudi-led Arab Coalition waged a military operation in Al-Hudaydah. It was highly strategic and gave lessons to the Iranian-backed…
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UAE
UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Resolve Strategy: Bound and Determined
The UAE and Saudi Arabia share a long history of good relations. The recent fruit of this is a road…
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UAE
Strategy of Resolve: A Bet for the Future
Strategic relations are founded on a solid network of mutual interests. For many years, joint Arab action was lacking this…
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