James M. DorseyFeb 12, 20145 minWorkers’ welfare in Qatar: Navigating a minefieldBy James M. Dorsey Qatari organizers of the 2022 World Cup -- in a bid to fend off criticism in the European parliament, convince world...
James M. DorseyFeb 10, 20144 minSaudi soccer debates broadens over women’s rights and nationalismFemale US Congressional staffers in Riyadh's King Fahd Stadium By James M. Dorsey A Saudi debate about the societal role of soccer...
James M. DorseyFeb 7, 20145 minSaudis debate societal merits of soccerA Saudi father says the defeat of his son's soccer team is a reason to keep him at home By James M. Dorsey Saudi parents have joined the...
James M. DorseyFeb 3, 20145 minQatar’s sports-focused public diplomacy backfiresBy James M. Dorsey A perceived lack of real progress in the improvement of conditions for foreign labour, aggravated by a Qatari...
James M. DorseyJan 30, 20144 minConflicts wracking Egyptian soccer reflect country’s political malaiseSoccer fans and youth groups denounce the military-backed government and deposed president Morsi By James M. Dorsey Multiple conflicts...