James M. DorseyApr 30, 20187 minAstronomy: The outer frontier of MbS’ liberalizationCredit: SPA By James M. Dorsey Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s investment of $1 billion and option to pump a further $480...
James M. DorseyApr 27, 20184 minGeopolitics magnify sustained political violence in BalochistanMore than 60 cadets were killed in 2016 attack on Quetta police academy / Credit: Dawn By James M. Dorsey Twin attacks earlier this week...
James M. DorseyApr 25, 20186 minAlgerian controversy over Salafism puts government control of religion on the spotBy James M. Dorsey A controversy in Algeria over the growing popularity of Saudi-inspired Salafi scholars spotlights the risk governments...
James M. DorseyApr 21, 20187 minSaudi engagement in Iraq: The exception that confirms the rule?By James M. Dorsey Stepped up Saudi efforts to forge close diplomatic, economic and cultural ties to Shia-majority Iraq in a bid to...
James M. DorseyApr 19, 20189 minThe Saudi Export of Ultra-conservatism in the Era of MbS – an Updateby James M. Dorsey There has long been debate about the longevity of the Saudi ruling family. One major reason for doubts about the Al...