Podcast appearances and mentions of James Dorsey

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

Recorded 4-2-2026

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

Iran has confirmed that its top security chief, Ali Larijani, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, alongside his son and senior aides, a major setback for Tehran’s leadership since the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier in the conflict. In response to his death, Iran has launched missile strikes on Israel, while targets in Lebanon have also been hit, raising concerns of a broader regional escalation. What does Larijani’s assassination mean for the balance of power in Iran? Could it undermine diplomatic efforts in the region? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, to unpack the latest developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

REPLAY OF AN EPISODE OF PARALLAX VIEWS FROM EARLIER THIS MONTH DUE TO A FAMILY CRISIS; PARALLAX VIEWS WILL BE BACK TO REGULAR SCHEDULE NEXT WEEK. MY APOLOGIES

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – For the United States, according to Professor Dorsey, a military intervention would be a mistake of large proportions. Indeed, it probably would unite the Iranian population against the United States. In terms of politics, culture, and reputation, the United States at the moment possesses almost nothing that Iranians are eager to have at home...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – For the United States, according to Professor Dorsey, a military intervention would be a mistake of large proportions. Indeed, it probably would unite the Iranian population against the United States. In terms of politics, culture, and reputation, the United States at the moment possesses almost nothing that Iranians are eager to have at home...

James Dorsey is in the Acement this week which means Ace is stuck between two guys that talk A LOT. James is known for his high energy comedy and he brought it to the podcast. A Boston veteran comic he has great insight on the comedy scene, material and running shows. Check out James at https://www.instagram.com/jamesdorseylive/Check out Ace at https://www.aceaceto.lol/ and Scott at https://scotthigginscomedy.com/Sign up for the Gold Comedy Pitch class at myrootabl.com/r/rAu9IIck?rootabl=sthiggins03mecom Use Code "GOLD10POFF" for a discount

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

On this edition of Parallax Views, Israel continues bombing Gaza, Houthis launch a drone strike on the Israeli city of Eilat, Israel conducts airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, the Gaza aid flotilla is being swarmed by Israel according to crew, and European states are recognizing Palestinian statehood. A lot is going on in terms of the Middle East and especially Israel Palestine. James M. Dorsey of the Turbulent World blog/Substack, a longtime scholarly commenter on the Middle East, returns to break it all down and discuss a number of topics including the two-state solution vs. the one-state solution vs. the one-state reality, Gulf and Arab states now seeing Israel as a bigger security threat than Israel, Israel's attack on a compound in Gaza that killed members of the Doghmush clan and its implications, Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard's Knesset run, problems with the Palestine Authority, Israel's West Bank annexation plans, and much, much more. To listen to the podcast or read the transcript, go to https://jamesmdorsey.substack.com/p/israels-bombing-europe-recognizes

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

Nearly two years into Israel's devastating war in Gaza, ceasefire negotiations remain stalled, the humanitarian toll continues to mount, and international divisions are deepening. Despite mounting global pressure, Israel has resisted calls for a permanent ceasefire, insisting on unfeasible conditions. During this week's Middle East Report, James M. Dorsey analysed the faltering ceasefire efforts. Dorsey outlined the core of the impasse: a mounting divergence between Israeli and much of the international community, and Hamas's demands on the other. In August, Hamas accepted an Israeli-endorsed US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire. Yet, Israel and US envoy Steve Witkoff shifted the narrative, insisting any truce be permanent and linked to full hostage release—effectively changing the negotiated goalposts. Dorsey warned that this tactical shift by Israel and the United States amounts to deliberate undermining of ceasefire momentum. “So, in effect, what Israel is doing is sabotaging a ceasefire,” Dorsey said. The Trump administration has enacted sweeping punitive measures against Palestinians: preventing Palestinian officials—including President Mahmoud Abbas—from attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York; barring Palestinian passport holders from US entry; and sanctioning Palestinian human rights groups supporting South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Dorsey observed that diplomatic and economic pressure on Israel remains insufficient—yet potentially poised to escalate. “Private sector and limited government sanctions are troubling Israelis, but not enough to push Prime Minister Netanyahu to reconsider his policies,” Dorsey said. At the same time, civil society in Europe and elsewhere are campaigning for sanctions against Israel. “If and when sanctions start to kick in by the Europeans, serious sanctions that start to hit where it hurts, that's something that Israel is going to have to take account of,” Dorsey said. Dorsey also spotlighted the latest flotilla of 50 ships from 44 countries—including activists from Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar—that has set sail to break the siege of Gaza. He flagged the unprecedented involvement of Gulf nationals as “remarkable,” given the suppression of pro-Palestinian expression of support in much of the Middle East. Finally, Dorsey touched on Lebanon's entanglement: the Lebanese government, under US pressure, has committed to disarming Hezbollah, though the group has refused to comply. On paper, this move is framed as a step toward consolidating state sovereignty by ensuring the monopoly of arms rests with the state. But in practice, it places Beirut in an impossible bind. Hezbollah, still reeling but not broken from its latest confrontation with Israel, has declared it will not give up its weapons as long as Israeli forces occupy Lebanese land. This creates a standoff between Hezbollah, which commands loyalty across significant sections of Lebanese society, and the fragile Lebanese state. For ordinary Lebanese, this uncertainty compounds daily struggles. The country is still reeling from years of financial crisis, the 2020 Beirut port explosion, and one of the world's worst currency devaluations. Analysts warn that pressure to confront Hezbollah militarily could trigger fresh conflict in a society exhausted by instability. At the same time, Washington insists that Lebanon must show it can rein in armed groups operating independently of the state. As Dorsey put it, this leaves Lebanon “between a rock and a hard place,” trying to navigate American demands without igniting a civil confrontation that could spiral into another round of violence.

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey - 5 September 2025 by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Middle East Report with James Dorsey by Radio Islam

Note: There's a little bit of crackle in the audio in this episode. Attempts were made to remove crackle as much as possible, but it remains at some point. Hopefully it does not pose too much of a problem for listening.

On this edition of Parallax Views, Middle East analyst James M. Dorsey, proprietor of The Turbulent World w/ James M. Dorsey blog/Substack, returns to the program to discuss what he considers a paradigm shift moment for the Middle East: last night's Israeli strike on Iran. What does it mean? How did we get to this point? Could this evolve into an all-out regional war? All those questions and many more are addressed in this conversation. We will also discuss the divisions in the Trump/MAGA base over Iran, particularly the conflict between the America First foreign policy elements of MAGA and the Iran hawks within MAGA. James will also address the internal divisions in Israeli politics, as exemplified by Ehud Olmert and Yair Golan's recent critical comments about Netanyahu's approach to Gaza. Trump's strongman approach to foreign policy, the perpetual cycle between Trump and Iran that keeps repeating itself, the Gulf States, Turkey, Syria, the ultra-religious Zionist vs. the Likud, and more all comes up in this conversation as well.

Recorded: 4-7-2025 On this edition of Parallax Views, journalist James M. Dorsey of the Turbulent World w/ James M. Dorsey Substack returns for another Middle East update. In this conversation we go over the visit Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is making to Washington D.C. to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit will reportedly entail discussion focused on Israeli hostages in Gaza as well as U.S. tariffs. This comes on the heels of Netanyahu facing re-emerging politically turmoil domestically Israel. Netanyahu is complaining more and more of a "leftist deep state" in Israel and the U.S (see also: this report from The Times of Israel). Additionally, hundreds of thousands are fleeing the southern Gazan city of Rafah due to airstrikes and a deadly assault on medics in Gaza. Israel has had to walk back its account of how the assault on those medics happened as video of it has emerged. We'll be discussing all of this on the show as well as the relationship between Trump and the Gulf States, specifically Saudi Arabia and the UAE. What does this mean for Israel (and the Palestinians)? We'll discuss what leverage the Saudis may have in regard to what happens next in Gaza. We'll also discuss Turkey-Israel relations and Syria. And, of course, Iran will play into the discussion. And we'll delve into the rise of civilization-states, the difference between nation-states vs. civilizational states, and the battle of narratives between Israelis and Palestinians. All that and much more on this edition of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael!

Tell us about your Adventure!Today we visit with a fascinating retiree, James Dorsey, and learn about his amazing experiences since retiring from UPS. How about visiting a nomadic tribe in the Middle East? Or maybe kayaking with whales off the Baja Coast? If adventures like these interest you, you will love this episode! James, the whales are calling me!

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