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What to do with Pakistani militant Hafez Saeed? Pakistan and China grope for ambiguity – ...
By James M. Dorsey Recent remarks by several senior Pakistani officials suggest that Pakistan and China are groping with how ... -
The Saudi Export of Ultra-conservatism in the Era of MbS – an Update
by James M. Dorsey Edited remarks at The Middle East and the Geopolitics of Religious Soft Power, Schar School of ... -
Playing US sanctions: China walks a fine line in Iran
By James M. Dorsey Chinese businessman Sheng Kuan Li didn’t worry about sanctions when he decided in 2010 to invest $200 million ... -
Trump’s Abrogation of Iran Deal May Put His America First Policy to the Test – ...
By James M. Dorsey President Donald J. Trump’s abrogation of the 2015 international nuclear agreement with Iran is likely to ... -
May 12: A Potentially Future-shaping Day for the Middle East
By James M. Dorsey With US President Donald J. Trump scheduled to announce whether he will uphold the international community’s nuclear ... -
Shifting Energy Import Patterns Snhance China’s Clout in the Middle East – JMD
By James M. Dorsey Subtle shifts in Chinese energy imports suggest that China may be able to exert influence in ... -
Gulf Crisis Escalates as Major Corporations are Forced to Take Sides
Credit: Qatar Tribune By James M. Dorsey The Gulf crisis that pits a United Arab Emirates-Saudi-led alliance against Qatar is ... -
Astronomy: The Outer Frontier of MbS’ Liberalization
By James M. Dorsey Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s investment of $1 billion and option to pump a further ... -
Geopolitics Magnify Sustained Political Violence in Balochistan – JMD
More than 60 cadets were killed in 2016 attack on Quetta police academy / Credit: Dawn By James M. Dorsey ... -
Saudi 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 ... -
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Politics of Middle Eastern Soccer – JMD
By James M. Dorsey Edited remarks at The Beautiful Game? Identity, Resentment, and Discrimination in Football and Fan Cultures conference, ... -
Natural Gas: An Underrated Driver of Saudi Hostility Towards Iran and Qatar
By James M. Dorsey Debilitating hostility between Saudi Arabia and Iran is about lots of things, not least who will ...
