
Dr. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, co-director of the University of Würzburg’s Institute for Fan Culture, and co-host of the New Books in Middle Eastern Studies podcast. James is the author of The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer blog, a book with the same title as well as Comparative Political Transitions between Southeast Asia and th... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 609 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Three months into the Iran war, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have largely been absent, depriving Iran of an opportunity to increase further pressure on Saudi Arabia, global energy markets, and international trade. The Houthis could have bolstere... more
James discusses on Radio Islam this week’s Middle East developments.
A resumption of Iran war hostilities could jeopardise Pakistani mediation and turn the South Asian nation into a combatant as differences between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates shape Gulf relations with the sub-continent.
James discusses on TRT World the Iran war’s economic fallout in the Gulf states
The Gulf states’ divergent responses to the Iran war are part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s DNA. Founded in Abu Dhabi in 1981 by the region’s six monarchies, the GCC aimed to be a hub for military coordination, intelligence sharing, and eco... more
A US and Bahraini draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a halt to Iran's throttling of traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has spotlighted US-Chinese disagreements rather than the consensus President Donald Trump cla... more
James discusses the struggle for the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, US-Gulf relations, and the return of sectarianism on Radio Islam.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to peace talks as tensions rise ahead of his trip to China, while global powers prepare military plans to restore trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. CNA938’s Daniel Martin speaks with Jam... more
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Geopolitical analysis and global affairs with a sharp focus on Middle East dynamics, U.S.–Iran tensions, and the strategic calculus surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Episodes frequently center on how public statements, leadership decisions, and regional power shifts shape energy markets, international diplomacy, and alliance politics, often weaving in historical comparisons and critical viewpoints of Western policy. A notable strength is the solo-host analytical voice that combines rigorous synthesis with timely commentary, frequently inviting perspectives from regional experts or notable guests while maintaining a cohesive throughline about risk, miscalculation, and the costs of escalation. Potential listeners include policy professionals,... more
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