James M. DorseyAug 22, 20177 minFootball: Second religion of the Middle East (MEE Book Review)How the world’s most popular sport has huge impact on politics and society The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer is one of the...
James M. DorseyAug 22, 20175 minTrump draws geopolitical battle lines in South AsiaBy James M. Dorsey President Donald J. Trump has drawn battle lines in South Asia that are likely to have a ripple effect across Eurasia:...
James M. DorseyAug 16, 20177 minReducing Middle East tensions? Saudi-UAE moves hint at willingness to engage with IranSource: Shahriyar Gourgi / LinkedIn By James M. Dorsey Recent moves by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates suggest that the two...
James M. DorseyAug 15, 20174 minChina contributes to doubts about Pakistani crackdown on militantsBy James M. Dorsey China, at the behest of Pakistan, has for the second time this year prevented the United Nations from listing a...
James M. DorseyAug 1, 20174 minPlaying both sides against the middle: Saudi engages with Iraqi ShiitesBy James M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia, with the Islamic State on the ropes in Iraq, is forging ties to Iraqi Shiite leaders and offering to...