Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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UAE
The Emirati Media and the Process of Development
Emirati social media recently focused on a Ras al-Khaimah resident who complained about the high prices through a local radio. The presenter…
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The Post-Shock: the Dawn of a New Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Crown Prince’s last tour has received an intense media focus. Mohammed bin Salman’s visit was on top of…
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Iran
Trump’s “war government” could exit Iran nuclear deal. Then?
Trump’s circle is purely hawkish. The US president’s surroundings hate the mullahs’ regime. Herbert McMaster was replaced by John Bolton…
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UAE
In the UAE, the “bone of the neck” is the symbol of patriotic affinity
The concept of citizenship has become central in modern political literature. The concept is subject to controversy and extensive discussions,…
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Iran
Pompeo replaces Tillerson as US State Secretary and what this means for Iran
There are major differences between US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the new minister Pompeo. The new US secretary…
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Shock Therapy: Anti-corruption Approach to Modernization in Saudi Arabia
The crackdown against corruption in KSA is no longer a secret. The Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Salman has recently expressed…
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Arab Perception of the Presidential Elections in Egypt
Talking about the presidential elections in Egypt seems to be a hard task. Egyptians are very sensitive to foreign analysis…
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Iran
Saudi Arabia Rightly Warns Against a Nuclear-Armed ‘Hitler’
Security developments in the Middle East require “shocking” and clear strategic visions that contribute to taking serious regional and international…
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Britain–Russia spy row: Are we Going back to Cold War?
Experts think tensions between Russia and the UK are a new Cold War. The Soviet Union had collapsed at the…
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United States
Putin: Russia has a new missile system. Here’s what it really means.
The Russian president has definitely made an obvious progress in building up Russia’s military arsenal and reconsidering its foreign policy.…
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