The Qatar World Cup has come and gone, but the debate continues
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James M. Dorsey
- Apr 21
- 35 min
In The Black Hole: James M. Dorsey on the Battle for the Soul of Islam
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 18
- 21 min
Hindu-Muslim dialogue progresses cautiously
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James M. Dorsey
- Jan 25
- 33 min
Stepping back from the abyss: A conversation with Indian Muslim thinker A. Faizur Rahman
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James M. Dorsey
- Nov 12, 2022
- 41 min
FIFA Uncovered: A discussion with filmmaker Miles Coleman about his new Netflix documentary
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James M. Dorsey
- Oct 31, 2022
- 25 min
The Group of 20’s Religion Forum: How much is too much balancing? A conversation with Ahmet Kuru
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James M. Dorsey
- Oct 23, 2022
- 26 min
Footballing for soft power – A conversation with James Corbett
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James M. Dorsey
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
Debating religion’s role in infusing politics with values, morals, and ethics
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James M. Dorsey
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
Southeast Asia and others likely to feel impact of Biden's Middle East tour
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James M. Dorsey
- Mar 7, 2022
- 4 min
Russian societal tensions are mirrored in Putin’s Orthodox church
By James M. Dorsey The Russian Orthodox Church blesses rather than fires weapons. In doing so, it has emerged as a powerful weapon in its...
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James M. Dorsey
- Mar 4, 2022
- 5 min
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia: Clashing visions of ‘moderate Islam’
By James M. Dorsey Two diametrically opposed visions of moderate Islam have emerged as major Muslim powers battle to define the soul of...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 28, 2022
- 5 min
Ukraine: Lessons not being learned
James M. Dorsey Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the international condemnation it generated contains key...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 26, 2022
- 4 min
Imaging the day after a Russian conquest of Kyiv: Not a pretty picture
By James M. Dorsey It may be only a matter of time before Russian troops control the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and topple President...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 24, 2022
- 5 min
Ukraine: It’s the new world order, stupid
By James M. Dorsey Ukraine is about much more than the security of one sovereign nation. The battle for Ukraine is a battle for the new...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 19, 2022
- 4 min
Food in Israel divides and unites as much as it shapes identity
By James M. Dorsey Food, far more than diplomatic relations with Arab states, could be turning Israel into a state rooted rather than...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 15, 2022
- 4 min
Ukrainian ripples: Turkey and Israel eye extended cooperation in Central Asia
By James M. Dorsey A recent dinner in Washington suggests that a seemingly forthcoming visit to Turkey by Israeli President Isaac Herzog...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 12, 2022
- 5 min
Turkish gold conversion plan likely to falter on lack of public trust
By James M. Dorsey When Turkish finance minister Nureddin Nebati this week announced plans to encourage households to convert their gold...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 1, 2022
- 4 min
Iranian soccer’s curse: Politics
James M. Dorsey Iran recently scored not one but two soccer successes. Fans celebrated after the country’s national team qualified for...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jan 27, 2022
- 18 min
The Middle East Rush to Bury Hatchets: Is it sustainable?
By James M. Dorsey How sustainable is Middle Eastern détente? That is the $64,000 question. The answer is probably not. It’s not for lack...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jan 25, 2022
- 4 min
Ukraine crisis could produce an unexpected winner: Iran
By James M. Dorsey Iran potentially could emerge as an unintended winner in the escalating crisis over Ukraine. That is, if Russian...
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