Recognising Israel: Any Asian volunteers?
James M. Dorsey A podcast version is available on Soundcloud,Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. The question for Saudi Arabia and...
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James M. Dorsey
- May 12, 2022
- 5 min
Indian civilisationalism: a potential next flashpoint?
James M. Dorsey A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. When Russian President Vladimir...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jan 8, 2022
- 6 min
Saudi and Emirati religious moderation inspires few beyond their borders
James M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have drawn praise for social reforms that have domestically reduced the role of...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 26, 2020
- 5 min
Not a pretty picture: The contours of a new world order are on your tv screen
By James M. Dorsey A podcast version of this story is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spreaker, Pocket Casts,...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jul 18, 2019
- 5 min
Muslim causes vs national interest: Muslim nations make risky bets
By James M. Dorsey A podcast version of this story is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spreaker, Pocket Casts,...
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James M. Dorsey
- Dec 20, 2018
- 4 min
Crackdown in Xinjiang: China and the Islamic world’s Achille Heel
By James M. Dorsey A podcast version of this story is available on Soundcloud, Stitcher, TuneIn and Tumblr. A disagreement between major...
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James M. Dorsey
- Sep 12, 2018
- 5 min
Party vs Faith: China drafts restrictions for all religions
By James M. Dorsey China intends to extend aspects of its crackdown on Islam in the north-western province of Xinjiang to all religions...
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James M. Dorsey
- Aug 21, 2018
- 1 min
Transition in the Middle East: Transition to What?
James M. Dorsey National Security, Vol 1:1 August 2018, p. 84-108 The Middle East and North Africa are embroiled in multiple transitions,...
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James M. Dorsey
- May 12, 2018
- 5 min
Middle Eastern rivalry spills onto Asian soccer pitches
By James M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia’s bitter rivalry with Iran has spilled onto Asian soccer pitches with the newly created South West Asian...
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James M. Dorsey
- Apr 19, 2018
- 9 min
The Saudi Export of Ultra-conservatism in the Era of MbS – an Update
by James M. Dorsey There has long been debate about the longevity of the Saudi ruling family. One major reason for doubts about the Al...
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James M. Dorsey
- Apr 15, 2018
- 6 min
Rolling back militancy: Bangladesh looks to Saudi in a twist of irony
By James M. Dorsey Bangladesh, in a twist of irony, is looking to Saudi Arabia to fund a $ 1 billion plan to build hundreds of mosques...
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James M. Dorsey
- Mar 23, 2018
- 5 min
Saudi Prince Mohammed’s religious moderation unlikely to change Asian realities
By James M. Dorsey Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may be seeking to revert his kingdom to an unspecified form of moderate Islam...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 5, 2018
- 5 min
Asia’s dark underbelly: Conflicts threaten long-term stability and development
By James M. Dorsey A host of conflicts, stretching across the Asian landmass from the Middle East to Southeast Asia and northwest China,...
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James M. Dorsey
- Nov 29, 2017
- 5 min
Gulf Crisis Creates Opportunity for Asian Nations (JMD on Pragati)
Gulf Crisis Creates Opportunity for Asian Nations James M. Dorsey 28 Nov, 2017 The rift between the Gulf countries and Qatar has created...
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James M. Dorsey
- Sep 28, 2017
- 5 min
Malaysian launderette owner stirs Asian hornet’s nest
By James M. Dorsey Uproar about a launderette owner’s decision to bar non-Muslims from using his service has focused a spotlight on...
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James M. Dorsey
- Sep 26, 2017
- 5 min
Washed up: Malaysian launderette refuses non-Muslim customers
“For Muslim customers only. Leave your shoes outside,” By James M. Dorsey The owner of a self-service laundrette in the historic town...
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James M. Dorsey
- Sep 12, 2017
- 5 min
Jihadist support for Rohingya puts Pakistan and China on the spot
By James M. Dorsey A call for action to help Rohingya Muslims by prominent US Treasury-designated Pakistani militant Masood Azhar puts...
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James M. Dorsey
- Sep 9, 2017
- 4 min
PLIGHT OF MYANMAR’S ROHINGYA: MILITANT ISLAM’S NEXT RALLYING CALL? (JMD in SCMP)
PLIGHT OF MYANMAR’S ROHINGYA: MILITANT ISLAM’S NEXT RALLYING CALL? Calls for jihad in defence of the Muslim minority prompt fears of a...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jun 29, 2017
- 6 min
Gulf crisis stalemate fuels fears in Muslim Asia
By James M. Dorsey Vulnerable Asian states are bracing for possible pressure to back a Saudi-UAE boycott of Qatar as efforts to mediate...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jun 13, 2017
- 5 min
Stepping up the pressure: Saudi strong arms Muslim nations to take sides in Gulf crisis
By James M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia, in a first move to pressure mostly Muslim states to join its campaign against Qatar, has persuaded six...
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