James M. DorseyNov 8, 20214 minSouth Asia replaces the Middle East as the epicentre of Muslim religious ultra-conservatismNovember 08, 2021 By James M. Dorsey As Middle Eastern states attempt to manage their political and security differences, Muslim-majority...
James M. DorseyNov 6, 20215 minHow much is religious soft power worth? Indonesian President Jokowi searches for answers in Abu DhabNovember 06, 2021 By James M. Dorsey An Indonesian promise to work with the United Arab Emirates to promote ‘moderate’ Islam raises...
James M. DorseyNov 2, 20215 minSudan and the UAE: Pulling Sudanese stringsNovember 02, 2021 By James M. Dorsey Sudan is the exception to the rule in the United Arab Emirates’ counterrevolutionary playbook. In...
James M. DorseyOct 11, 20214 minGulf security: It’s not all bad newsBy James M. Dorsey Gulf states are in a pickle. They fear that the emerging parameters of a reconfigured US commitment to security in the...
James M. DorseyOct 9, 20215 minReducing Middle East tensions potentially lessens sectarianism and opens doors for womenBy James M. Dorsey Two separate developments involving improved relations between Sunni and Shiite Muslims and women’s sporting rights...