Opinion & Analysis
Opinion articles and political analysis by Dr. Salem Alketbi on Gulf, Arab, Iranian and international affairs.
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UAE
The UAE Goes AI
After a new ministry of artificial intelligence was announced in the last UAE’s ministerial reshuffle, some reactions followed that were…
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UAE
Parliamentary Diplomacy: From Kuwait’s al-Ghanim to UAE’s al-Qubaisi
Parliamentary diplomacy has a vital role in contemporary international relations. More flexible than official diplomacy, represented by foreign ministries and…
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Extremism
The Other Face of Terrorism
In the context of the unprecedented massacre in modern American history that happened in Las Vegas, the US politicians and…
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Extremism
Tech Giants Step Up Against Radical Content
Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter companies recently agreed to step up efforts to remove extremist content from their online platforms…
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Extremism
The Cost of Terrorism on Iraqis
The United Nations has recently revealed that some 4.5 million Iraqis have fled their homes since Daesh has taken control…
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UAE
The UAE Prepares for the Future
As a researcher who follows the news in various countries, especially at the developmental level, I can say with confidence…
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Extremism
Iran Follows the Footsteps of North Korea
Political and security measures taken by Iran reveal that the country is closely following the North Korean model in dealing…
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United States
A New Push in Saudi Arabia and Russia Relations
The recent visit of Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz to Russia will have strategic effects on politics, security and…
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A Victory Day in Egypt
One of the most important advantages of sports competitions in general and soccer in particular is that they reflect deep…
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The Referendum Fever from Catalonia to Kurdistan
The world was recently swept by an unexpected new wave of independence referendums in several places, including Iraqi Kurdistan and…
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