James M. DorseyJan 27, 202218 minThe Middle East Rush to Bury Hatchets: Is it sustainable?By James M. Dorsey How sustainable is Middle Eastern détente? That is the $64,000 question. The answer is probably not. It’s not for lack...
James M. DorseyJan 25, 20224 minUkraine crisis could produce an unexpected winner: IranBy James M. Dorsey Iran potentially could emerge as an unintended winner in the escalating crisis over Ukraine. That is, if Russian...
James M. DorseyJan 11, 20225 minSaudi diplomacy needs flesh on its skeleton of sports and religionJames M. Dorsey Like Qatar, after winning the right to host this year's World Cup, Saudi Arabia is discovering the pitfalls of seeking...
James M. DorseyJan 8, 20226 minSaudi and Emirati religious moderation inspires few beyond their bordersJames M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have drawn praise for social reforms that have domestically reduced the role of...
James M. DorseyNov 30, 20215 minSaudi religious moderation is as much pr as it is theologyNovember 30, 2021 By James M. Dorsey Mohammed Ali al-Husseini, one of Saudi Arabia’s newest naturalized citizens, ticks all the boxes...