James M. DorseySep 10, 20185 minTurkic Muslims: China and the Muslim world’s Achilles HeelBy James M. Dorsey A list of 26 predominantly Muslim countries considered sensitive by China reflects Chinese concerns that they could...
James M. DorseySep 8, 20184 minThe battle for Idlib: A potential Catch-22 for ChinaBy James M. Dorsey An impending Russian-backed Syrian assault on Idlib, the war-wracked country’s last rebel stronghold, risks putting...
James M. DorseySep 5, 20185 minCriticism of Saudi leadership seeps through cracks as report questions kingdom’s utility for BritainSaudi Prince Ahmed engages with protesters By James M. Dorsey Signs of opposition to policies of Saudi King Salman and his son, Crown...
James M. DorseyAug 30, 20186 minSelf-fulfilling prophecies: Chinese fear attacks by Uyghur jihadistsBy James M. Dorsey A seemingly obsessive fear of Uyghur nationalist and religious sentiment has prompted Chinese leaders to contemplate...
James M. DorseyAug 4, 20185 minCan the US make Iran sanctions stick?Credit: Faezeh Foroutan By James M. Dorsey Recent Iranian trade figures suggest that the United Arab Emirates, a strong backer of US...