James M. Dorsey

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·2 days ago

Saudi religious soft power diplomacy eyes Washington and Jerusalem first and foremost

By James M. Dorsey To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. Launched 12 years ago, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, offers, to borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of…

Saudi Arabia

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Saudi religious soft power diplomacy eyes Washington and Jerusalem first and foremost

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·Jun 20

The World Cup and beyond: Thinking strategically about LGBT rights

By James M. Dorsey Launched 12 years ago, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, offers, to borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of The Observer, ‘the scoop of interpretation.’ The column continues to have significant impact. It is republished by news websites, blogs, and newsletters across the globe…

LGBTQ

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The World Cup and beyond: Thinking strategically about LGBT rights

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·Jun 17

China and the Middle East: Heading into Choppy Waters

By James M. Dorsey To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean.

China

6 min read

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·Jun 12

Recognising Israel: Any Asian volunteers?

By James M. Dorsey

Israel

5 min read

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·Jun 8

The India-Gulf Spat: Protagonists in glass houses

By James M. Dorsey Launched 12 years ago, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, offers, to borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of The Observer, ‘the scoop of interpretation.’ The column continues to have significant impact. It is republished by news websites, blogs, and newsletters across the globe…

India

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Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·Jun 6

Double standards haunt US and Europe in NATO dispute with Turkey

By James M. Dorsey Launched 12 years ago, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, offers, to borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of The Observer, ‘the scoop of interpretation.’ The column continues to have significant impact. It is republished by news websites, blogs, and newsletters across the globe…

Turkey

5 min read

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·Jun 2

New Books Network: Interview with Peter Mandaville, editor of Wahhabism and the World

Peter Mandaville, Wahhabism and the World: Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Global Influence on Islam, Oxford University Press, 2022 Saudi global export of an ultra-conservative strand of Islam and its impact on Muslim countries and communities across the globe has been a hotly debate topic for more than two decades. The rise…

Saudi Arabia

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New Books Network: Interview with Peter Mandaville, editor of Wahhabism and the World

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·May 30

Conflict in Ukraine: How long can the Middle East walk a tightrope?

By James M. Dorsey Launched 12 years ago, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, offers, to borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of The Observer, ‘the scoop of interpretation.’ The column continues to have significant impact. It is republished by news websites, blogs, and newsletters across the globe…

Ukraine

6 min read

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·May 26

Playing games in NATO, Turkey eyes its role in a new world order

By James M. Dorsey Launched 12 years ago, my column, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, offers, to borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of The Observer, ‘the scoop of interpretation.’ The column continues to have significant impact. It is republished by news websites, blogs, and newsletters across…

Turkey

6 min read

Published in The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

·May 22

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s heady days

By James M. Dorsey To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. These are heady days for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. With King Salman home after a week in hospital during…

Saudi Arabia

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