Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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United States
What after Moving the US Embassy?
Trump’s decision about recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has become a reality. The official opening of the US embassy in…
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Extremism
The Battle of Ideas that we Want to Win
The war against terrorism has been somehow reduced since the military victory over Daesh in Syria and Iraq. Another reason…
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Iran
The Conflict of Authenticity and Agents in Syria
It is not expected that the ongoing missile conflict between the Iranian militias in Syria and the Israeli army will…
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UAE
Why did the UAE support Trump’s position?
The UAE, in addition to SA and Bahrain, has supported Trump’s decision to pull out from the nuclear deal with…
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Iran
What Scenarios to Expect after Trump’s Decision on the Iranian Nuclear Deal on 12 May
Discussions among political circles around the world have been focusing on Trump’s decision on the Iranian nuclear deal. Will the…
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Iran
The Lies of the Mullahs’ Regime
The mullahs’ regime has been faking allegations against SA. Iranian lies deserve no response. But when it comes to an…
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Iran
Iran Is Getting Ready for the Post-Agreement Era
Iranian media outlets circulated information about the dismissal of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force. Others reported that the…
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Iran
A New Deal to Constrain Iran
The world is about to hear Trump’s decision about the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran in less…
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After the Inter-Korean summit what to Expect from the Trump-Kim Historic Meeting?
The historic summit between the North and South Korean leaders has marked a radical political shift. After decades of a…
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Iran
The Rogue State of the Middle East and Stumbling Block to World Order
The international community seems to be unable to deal with crises around the world. It failed to address terrorist practices…
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