Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Iran
A Closer Look at the Iranian Unrest
We cannot imagine, should the Iranian regime fall, seeing Khamenei and Rohani flying to another country. No country in the…
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UAE
To Mohammed, the Son of Zayed
Till this day, the people of the United Arab Emirates still remember the values instilled by the founding leader, Sheikh…
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Israel
The US and Commitment to the Peace Process
The US administration is not likely to reconsider Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. “The “Wailing Wall”…
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United States
The Fate of Al-Baghdadi
Many people interested in Middle East politics are wondering about the fate of the leader of Daesh, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi,…
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Iran
The International Community Split over Iran
Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a free gift to the Iranians. This move will give them…
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Iran
The International Alignment for Jerusalem
If Arabs and Palestinians spent hundreds of days on diplomacy, millions of dollars on public relations campaigns supporting Jerusalem as…
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Israel
The US Veto: a Gain or a Loss?
The US veto blocking the UN Security Council’s draft resolution on Jerusalem is not a loss for the Palestinians, Arab…
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Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak: “The Champion of Family”
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation…
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Yemen
UAE–KSA: Alliance of the Future
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been working hard, during recent years, to build a strong alliance in the face…
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UAE
UAE Scientists for Human Progress
In the race towards the future, the country relies on science. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
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