Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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Yemen
Houthi Missiles Made in Iran
It is a well-known fact in Middle-East politics that Iran has been funding and supporting sectarian militias in Yemen and…
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UAE
A Dome of Light in Abu Dhabi
To fight darkness with enlightenment, ignorance and extremist ideas with artistic beauty; these were the words His Highness Sheikh Mohamed…
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Iran
The European Misplaced Trust in Iran
Many researchers traditionally argued that the Europeans are more familiar with and understanding of what goes on in the Middle…
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Iran
Rouhani Takes Off the Mask of Moderation
Some observers got used to describing Rouhani as Irans’s “moderate” president who presents an “opportunity” to make arrangement with the…
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National Will November in Morocco
I have visited Morocco a lot in the past years, during and after my doctoral studies. I have always been…
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Iran
Rouhani: Iran is Expanding
The Iranian project in the region has been a subject of exhausting debate between political analysts. Some argue that the…
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UAE
Happy Flag Day
In the Emirates, citizens have a special kind of feeling about their flag. The organic relation between this people and…
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Yemen
The True Story of the Arab Coalition for Yemen
To understand the active role of the Arab coalition in Yemen, we have to look back into history. Contrary to…
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Israel
The Balfour Declaration’s Centenary and the British Stance
Among the most striking political positions in recent days is what was expressed by the British Prime Minister. Theresa May…
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Extremism
What’s Next for Daesh
After being defeated and pushed away from its former capital of Raqqa, Daesh remains a question mark for experts and…
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