By James M. Dorsey No matter how entrenched animosities in the Middle East may be, one principle is upheld by all: never miss an...

By James M. Dorsey This year’s World Cup is not just about soccer – at least not as far as the Middle East and North Africa is...

By James M. Dorsey Millions across the Middle East and North Africa will cheer Algeria, the only Arab squad to qualify for the 2014 World...

vs. By James M. Dorsey A compromise formula that this week saved Israel from being sanctioned by world soccer governing body FIFA has...

vs. By James M. Dorsey The scene is set at next month’s World Cup in Brazil for showdown between Israel and Palestine that will be off...

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By James M. Dorsey If Israeli soccer pitches are any indication, Israeli attitudes towards Palestinians do not bode well for US Secretary...

RSIS presents the following commentary The Middle East and North Africa: Cauldron of Conflict by James M. Dorsey. It is also available...

RSIS presents the following commentary The Iran Nuclear Deal: Rewriting the Middle East Map by James M. Dorsey. It is also available...

A Decade of Defiance and Dissent: A Wake-up Call for Sports By James M. Dorsey The wave of popular defiance and demonstrations across the...

RSIS presents the following commentary Egypt’s Third Way: A Blend of Islamism and Militarism by James M. Dorsey. It is also available...

By James M. Dorsey A recent visit by world soccer body FIFA president Sepp Blatter to the Middle East spotlighted the group’s role as a...

Beitar fans insist that their club remain racially pure (Source: Reuters) By James M. Dorsey When militant supporters of right-wing...

David Ignatius Opinion Writer In Egypt, the kids are not all right By David Ignatius, Saturday, February 16, 8:36 AM If you’re trying to...

Beitar Jerusalem fans protest the hiring of Muslim players (Source: Reuters) By James M. Dorsey Remarks at 2. Colloquium of the Institute...

Beitar Jerusalem protest hiring of Muslim players (Source: Reuters) By James M. Dorsey Racism raised its ugly head twice in the Middle...

February 05, 2011 With turmoil wracking its neighbours, The Israel Football Association (IFA) is seeking to pre-empt security concerns...