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Best podcasts about James M Dorsey

Latest podcast episodes about James M Dorsey

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Netanyahu hardens his position despite pressure to lift the Gaza blockade

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 9:14


Netanyahu hardens his position despite pressure to lift the Gaza blockade by James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey [25 April 2025]

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 9:16


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey [25 April 2025] by Radio Islam

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 9:02


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
Netanyahu in D.C., Israel's Actions in Gaza, Civilizational States, & Saudi Leverage w/ James Dorsey

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 61:23


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!

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 8:41


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Israeli security demands threaten to upset Syria's apple cart

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 8:55


Israeli security demands threaten to upset Syria's apple cart by James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey - 21 Feb 2025

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 7:04


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey - 21 Feb 2025 by Radio Islam

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrive in Ramallah_TRT 9 Feb 2025

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 5:33


Hamas has released the fifth batch of hostages to the Red Cross. In exchange, Israel will release 183 Palestinian prisoners, some convicted of involvement in attacks that killed dozens of people, including 18 serving life sentences, and 111 detained in Gaza during the war, according to Hamas. James M. Dorsey, an adjunct Senior Fellow, at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies give us more analysis on the story.

Radio Islam
Middle East Report with Dr James M. Dorsey - 7 February 2025

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 9:16


Middle East Report with Dr James M. Dorsey - 7 February 2025 by Radio Islam

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
How important is the Syrian Foreign Minister's first overseas visit to Saudi Arabia_TRT 02012025

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 3:37


The new leadership in Syria has dispatched officials to Saudi Arabia, for the first official visit outside the country. The delegation is being led by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, the defense minister and the head of intelligence services. James M. Dorsey, a senior fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, discusses the importance of the Syrian government's efforts to rebuild ties with Arab nations.

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
US and Israeli policies fuel Middle East wars with disastrous outcomes

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024


The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Dr. James M. Dorsey explores the Middle East's complex dynamics, highlighting the roles of Turkey, Iran, Israel, and Egypt in vying for regional dominance. He delves into U.S. and Israeli interventions, the rise of Islamist movements, and the region's energy assets, arguing for reduced foreign interference to unlock potential for modernization and cooperation.

The National Security Hour
US and Israeli policies fuel Middle East wars with disastrous outcomes

The National Security Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024


The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Dr. James M. Dorsey explores the Middle East's complex dynamics, highlighting the roles of Turkey, Iran, Israel, and Egypt in vying for regional dominance. He delves into U.S. and Israeli interventions, the rise of Islamist movements, and the region's energy assets, arguing for reduced foreign interference to unlock potential for modernization and cooperation.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Syria faces enormous challenges

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 8:35


James M. Dorsey discusses on Radio Islam International the enormous challenges Syria confronts in the wake of the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
How did Saudi Arabia land the 2034 World Cup_SkyNews 12122024

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 15:11


Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup. It will be the crowning event in its sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested £5bn since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil. Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' Rob Harris and Middle East football expert James M Dorsey to discuss what it means for football and the kingdom. The plans are not lacking in ambition and include a new stadium 350m above ground level, in an as-yet unbuilt futuristic carless city. But big questions remain about how the country landed the cup, with its bid unopposed and the country consistently facing claims of human rights abuses

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup -- JMD on the BBC

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 4:16


Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup. It will be the crowning event in the kingdom's sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested USD6.3 billion since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil. James M. Dorsey discusses FIFA's awarding of the World Cup to Saudi Arabia with Steve Lai on the BBC.

Sky News Daily
How did Saudi Arabia land the 2034 World Cup?

Sky News Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 15:12


Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup.     It will be the crowning event in its sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested £5bn since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil.   Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' Rob Harris and Middle East football expert James M Dorsey to discuss what it means for football and the kingdom.   The plans are not lacking in ambition and include a new stadium 350m above ground level, in an as-yet unbuilt futuristic carless city.   But big questions remain about how the country landed the tournament, with its bid unopposed and the country consistently facing claims of human rights abuses.    Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop Editor: Philly Beaumont    

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
James M Dorsey The Fall Of Syria JFRadio 9 Dec 2024

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 26:58


“If Assad doesn't have a force that's willing to stand up for him, what are the Russians and Iranians going to do?” Dr. James Dorsey explains on the John Fredericks Show how the fall of Assad's regime in Syria is a significant blow to Russia and Iran's presence in the region.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Assad Toppled by Syrian Rebels in a Tectonic Shift for the Middle East w_ James Dorsey

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 62:52


On this edition of Parallax Views, Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria as the country's rebels have taken over the capital, Damascus. Assad has been President of Syria since 2000. His toppling at the hands of Syrian rebels, most notably Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham led by Abu Mohammed al-Golani, represents a historic moment both for Syria, which has been ravaged by a civil war since March 2011, and the wider Middle East. What does this mean for all the various players in the region such as Iran, Turkey, the U.S., Russia, the Kurds, Islamic State, and, perhaps most importantly, Syria itself? In order to answer some of these questions, journalist, scholar, and frequent Parallax Views guest James M. Dorsey returned to the program to unpack this historic moment. We'll discuss the potential scenarios for Syria's future, the question of HTS and its relationship to ultra-conservative Sunni Islam, jihadism, the winners and losers in this moment of Syria's history, the Syrian Civil War, Obama's record in Syria, U.S. President-elect Trump's comments that the U.S. should not get involved in Syria going forward, and much, much more!

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
Assad Toppled by Syrian Rebels in a Tectonic Shift for the Middle East w/ James Dorsey

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 62:52


You're Listening to Parallax Views https://parallaxviews.podbean.com/ Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parallaxviews Recording Date: 12-08-24 On this edition of Parallax Views, Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria as the country's rebels have taken over the capital, Damascus. Assad has been President of Syria since 2000. His toppling at the hands of Syrian rebels, most notably Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham led by Abu Mohammed al-Golani, represents a historic moment both for Syria, which has been ravaged by a civil war since March 2011, and the wider Middle East. What does this mean for all the various players in the region such as Iran, Turkey, the U.S., Russia, the Kurds, Islamic State, and, perhaps most importantly, Syria itself? In order to answer some of these questions, journalist, scholar, and frequent Parallax Views guest James M. Dorsey returned to the program to unpack this historic moment. We'll discuss the potential scenarios for Syria's future, the question of HTS and its relationship to ultra-conservative Sunni Islam, jihadism, the winners and losers in this moment of Syria's history, the Syrian Civil War, Obama's record in Syria, U.S. President-elect Trump's comments that the U.S. should not get involved in Syria going forward, and much, much more!

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 5:59


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 7:11


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Israeli commander's West Bank woes spotlight a military tied up in knots

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 11:53


Israeli commander's West Bank woes spotlight a military tied up in knots by James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 7:38


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 5:57


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 6:59


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Middle East conflict: Heavy humanitarian toll of Israel-Lebanon hostilities

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 9:26


The recent spike in Middle East hostilities has underscored the urgency of a ceasefire. The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon has topped 2,800 since the beginning of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. More than 12,000 have been hurt, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported Wednesday. With the Middle East situation getting more serious, James M. Dorsey and Wang Jin discuss on CGTN what can be done to keep the already dire humanitarian crisis from worsening,

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

James M. Dorsey tells Radio Islam's Middle East report that next week's US election could determine what happens next in the Middle East

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Escalating Tensions Between Iran And Israel

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 4:36


An Israeli airstrike on Iran has sparked fears of an all-out regional war. BFM 89.9 asks James M. Dorsey, adjunct senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies whether de-escalation is possible and what impact the U.S. Presidential election will have on the ongoing

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Is There No Stopping Israel As It Continues To Pound Gaza, Lebanon?

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 9:47


James M. Dorsey discusses Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon on CNA 938

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Regional And International Reactions To The Israeli Airstrikes On Iran

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 5:22


The United States has called on Iran to refrain from escalating the situation, reminding them of the dangers of the cycle of retaliation. This came after Israel launched airstrikes against Iran targeting several sites across the country. James M. Dorsey talks to TRT World. For more, subscribe to The Turbulent World at https://jamesmdorsey.substack.com

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Unlikely Middle East Conflict Will Widen - Analyst

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 8:04


James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, tells CNA why he believes the Middle East conflict won't escalate into a regional war and why Iran doesn't want an all-out war with Israel.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Israel Targets Iranian Military Facilities

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 9:02


James M. Dorsey and Tahei Institute Senior Fellow Einar Tangin discuss on CGTN Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
The Greater Middle East Is A Ticking Time Bomb

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 106:45


Speaking to Los Angeles Jews for Peace, James M. Dorsey discusses Israel's Gaza and Lebanon wars, the risk of an all-out Israeli-Iranian war, the drivers of Israeli militarism, and the role of the United States.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
UNIFIL Accuses Israel Of Deliberate Attack On Its South Lebanon HQ TRT 11Oct2024

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 2:46


The UN Security Council met to discuss the recent escalation and the Israeli attack on UNIFIL troops. France and the United States called for the Lebanese army to be strengthened in an effort to maintain peace along the border, and the Lebanese Ambassador to the UN condemned Israel's actions. For more on this story, joining us is James M. Dorsey. He is an Adjunct Senior fellow at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Has Gaza's Year Of Carnage Changed Anything?

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 24:50


Since October 2023, with the support of the US and other Western allies, Israel responded to the October 7 attack with a campaign of aerial bombardment that devastated Gaza. The death toll is now well beyond 40,000 people, and there appears to be no end sight to the suffering. As the war widens and deepens across the region, questions of what will happen to the Palestinian people when the war ends are being drowned out. The destruction of the past year is almost unfathomable. However, what lies ahead threatens to be much, much worse. To help us try and make sense of it, "Leave It to the Experts" spoke with Dr. James M. Dorsey, an Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. James" remarks start at minute 5:58

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 5:34


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
The Middle East on the brink

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 28:08


Backchat discusses the latest developments in the Middle East, following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon and Iran's launch of over 100 missiles at Israel with James M. Dorsey, Kenneth Houston, and Dov Levin.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Iran's Missile Strike Fires Up Tensions BFM 02 Oct 2024

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 10:23


Iran's missile attack on Israel, involving nearly 200 projectiles, significantly escalates tensions in the Middle East. Despite most missiles being intercepted, the incident highlights the region's precarious security amid ongoing conflicts and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. For insights, BFM 89.9 speaks to James M. Dorsey, adjunct Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
War in Lebanon takes center stage

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 13:04


On his weekly Middle East Report show on Radio Islam International, James M. Dorsey discusses Iran's charm offensive at the United Nations, the war between Israel and Hezbollah, and a US-French-led effort to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israel and Hezbollah Battle It Out

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 6:38


Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the current conflict is escalating.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Israel - Hezbollah: Serious Repercussions For The Region

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 9:59


Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following weeks of intense bombardment, ostensible against Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. Dr James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, shares insights into how the current conflict is escalating on BFM 89.9

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Two Top Hezbollah Commanders Killed In Israeli Strike On Beirut TRT 21Sep2024

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 4:35


Months of cross-border exchanges have forced thousands of people to evacuate areas along the Lebanon's southern border. James M. Dorsey, an adjunct senior fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies explains, escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel have increased discontent among the country's citizens.

Radio Islam
Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 7:08


Middle East Report - Dr James M. Dorsey by Radio Islam

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Hezbollah's Exploding Communications Devices Put Middle East on Edge

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 7:02


James M. Dorsey discusses on Radio Islam the fallout of a massive attack on Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah's communications infrastructure.

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Mass Electronic Device Attacks In Lebanon Backchat 20Sep2024

The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 55:00


James M. Dorsey discusses on Backchat with Steve Vickers and Daniel Marwecki what escalating tensions between Israel and the Iranian-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah mean for the Middle East.

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
Netanyahu Goes to Washington w/ James Dorsey

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 100:29


On this edition of Parallax Views, James M. Dorsey, whose commentaries can be read at his Turbulent World w/ James M. Dorsey Substack, give one of his regular visits to discuss the latest in regard to the Middle East and Israel/Palestine. This time we examine Israeli Prime Minister's visit to Washington D.C. where he gave a speech to Congress that received multiple standing ovations despite the heavy criticisms Netanyahu has come under for both how the war in Gaza has been conducted and the safety of hostages. Pro-Palestinian activist and hostages' families alike protested Netanyahu's visit. We'll discuss all of that as well as James's upcoming book The Battle for the Soul of Islam, the two-state vs. one-state solution, his views on the Confederation solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (and why he believes it looks good on paper, but has obstacles), the calculus of Netanyahu's speech to Congress, what a second Trump term may mean for Israel, the Israeli far-right, the settler movement, land swaps in relation to solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate/current Vice President Kamala Harris and her rhetoric on Gaza, and much, much more.

Akbar's Chamber - Experts Talk Islam
Soft Power Islam: The Geopolitical Contest over ‘Moderate Islam'

Akbar's Chamber - Experts Talk Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 61:38


The past few decades—since 9/11 in particular—have seen the increasing prominence of ‘moderate Islam' in the public sphere. But who gets to define what this term means? How are these different definitions projected to wider Muslim, and non-Muslim, audiences? And what are the political implications of these varied versions of ‘moderate Islam,' whether locally or internationally? In this episode, we focus on three major players in the geopolitical competition to define ‘moderate Islam,' namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia, while also bringing in Qatar, Turkey, and Iran. By paying special attention to Indonesia—and its huge civil society organization called Nahdlatul Ulama—we see how Asian Muslims are becoming increasingly important arbiters of Islam for the twenty-first century.  Nile Green talks to James M. Dorsey, author of The Battle for the Soul of Islam: Defining the Muslim Faith in the 21st Century (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024).

New Books Network
Ibrahim Fraihat, "Iran and Saudi Arabia: Taming a Chaotic Conflict" (Edinburgh UP, 2020)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 71:45


Ibrahim Fraihat's latest book, Iran and Saudi Arabia: Taming a Chaotic Conflict (Edinburgh University Press, 2020) is much more than an exploration of the history of animosity between Saudi Arabia and Iran and its debilitating impact on an already volatile Middle East. It is a detailed roadmap for management and resolution of what increasingly looks like an intractable conflict. Based on years of field research, Fraihat builds a framework that initially could help Saudi Arabia and Iran prevent their conflict from spinning out of control, create mechanisms for communication and travel down a road of confidence building that could create building blocks for a resolution. Fraihat's book could not have been published at a more critical moment. A devastating coronavirus pandemic has hit both Saudi Arabia and Iran hard. So has the associated global economic breakdown and the collapse of oil markets. The double whammies constitute the most existential crisis the kingdom has faced in at least half a century. They hit Iran particularly hard as it labours under harsh US sanctions. Fraihat offers a roadmap that would allow Saudi Arabia and Iran to ultimately extricate themselves from costly proxy wars in Yemen, Syria and Libya. By providing a detailed roadmap, Fraihat's book makes a major contribution not only to a vast literature of conflict in the Middle East but also to policymakers in Saudi Arabia and as well as would-be mediators. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Nanyang Technological University S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and the National University of Singapore's Middle East Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Islamic Studies
Ibrahim Fraihat, "Iran and Saudi Arabia: Taming a Chaotic Conflict" (Edinburgh UP, 2020)

New Books in Islamic Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 71:45


Ibrahim Fraihat's latest book, Iran and Saudi Arabia: Taming a Chaotic Conflict (Edinburgh University Press, 2020) is much more than an exploration of the history of animosity between Saudi Arabia and Iran and its debilitating impact on an already volatile Middle East. It is a detailed roadmap for management and resolution of what increasingly looks like an intractable conflict. Based on years of field research, Fraihat builds a framework that initially could help Saudi Arabia and Iran prevent their conflict from spinning out of control, create mechanisms for communication and travel down a road of confidence building that could create building blocks for a resolution. Fraihat's book could not have been published at a more critical moment. A devastating coronavirus pandemic has hit both Saudi Arabia and Iran hard. So has the associated global economic breakdown and the collapse of oil markets. The double whammies constitute the most existential crisis the kingdom has faced in at least half a century. They hit Iran particularly hard as it labours under harsh US sanctions. Fraihat offers a roadmap that would allow Saudi Arabia and Iran to ultimately extricate themselves from costly proxy wars in Yemen, Syria and Libya. By providing a detailed roadmap, Fraihat's book makes a major contribution not only to a vast literature of conflict in the Middle East but also to policymakers in Saudi Arabia and as well as would-be mediators. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at Nanyang Technological University S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and the National University of Singapore's Middle East Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
The Turbulent World - April 2024 Update on Iran & Israel, Gaza Protests, Extreme Rhetoric in Israel, Israel's Information War, Benjamin Netanyahu, and More w/ James M. Dorsey

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 98:50


On this edition of Parallax Views, Middle East scholar Prof. James M. Dorsey of The Turbulent World w/ James M. Dorsey Substack blog returns for another update on the situation of Israel/Palestine and the broader Middle East. This hour and a half conversation delves into many different areas including: - The Gaza War - Violence in the West Bank - The past month of tensions between Iran and Israel starting with Israel's attack on an Iranian consulate compound and Iran's strike in response; the Biden administration's response to the Iran attack; the 7-year-old Bedouin girl injured in the Iranian strike - The U.S. foreign policy establishment and Iran hawks - The Gaza protests at Columbia University and other campuses around the U.S. - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his policy on Palestine, and related matters related to Bibi - Will the situation of Gazans really fundamentally change in a post-Netanyahu Israel? - Khan Younis mass graves allegations - UNRWA situation and Israel's information war (which Dorsey argues Israel is losing) - The different flavors of both Zionism and anti-Zionism; militant anti-Zionism vs. conciliatory anti-Zionism - The genocide discourse, legal definition of genocide, and war crimes/human rights violations - Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hamas, and the Arab street - Nancy Pelosi's conspiracy theory about Gaza protests being tinged by the influence of foreign powers - Personal anecdote from James about an experience he had involving Zbigniew Brzezinski and Iran - Extreme rhetoric within Israel, especially amongst elements in Israel's army and amongst religious leaders; Rabbi Mali's comments suggesting the Israel kill Palestinian women to prevent the births of future Palestinian boys - And much, much more