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The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey

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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

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The question is not if but when US President Donald Trump will unilaterally declare victory in the Iran war. The problem is that it takes three to tango. Both Israel and Iran would have to agree, and both have little interest in ending the war any ti... more

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader after the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli strike — a move that could reshape the country’s political future and its relations with Washington. The appointment comes despit... more

Iran may have played into Israel and the United States’ hands by firing drones and missiles at Azerbaijan and Turkey. Beyond risking sucking Turkey and Azerbaijan into the Iran war, the attacks could boost efforts to spark ethnic uprisings in Iran, e... more

The Middle East tinderbox was struck ablaze on Saturday when the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran. How might this conflict shape the power dynamics in Tehran as well as the broader region? BFM 89.9 discusses the stakes at play with Middle E... more

Iran is challenging the might-is-right cornerstone of Donald Trump’s foreign policy by refusing to bow to the US president’s demands and fighting a war that within hours expanded across the Middle East. In doing so, Iran is going where no other count... more

James discusses on BFM 89.9 the prospects for a diplomatic path to prevent US-Iranian tensions from boiling over.

James discusses on CNA938 what this week’s Board of Peace meeting in Washington means for Gaza and US President Donald Trump’s ambition to control, if not replace the United Nations as the worlds’ foremost peacemaker.

It’s crunch time when Donald Trump’s Board of Peace meets in Washington this week to finalise the implementation of the second phase of the president’s Gaza ceasefire plan.

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Q: How might the mood of people in the Gulf influence how these countries respond?
There is anger both at the Iranians and the Americans and Israelis, changing perceptions of national security in the Gulf region significantly.
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Q: Do you see at this point the possibility or likelihood of Iran descending into a civil war?
It's possible; ethnic minorities in Iran could mobilize while also expressing unrest, potentially fracturing the state further.
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Q: What avenues do the Iranian people have to determine what comes next for them, especially given the lack of the unified opposition?
Widespread dissatisfaction exists, but the current protest movement doesn't have a coherent structure or the necessary mechanisms to enact a transition away from the regime.
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Q: What are we to make of the divergent views that the US and Israel seems to have in this current buildup?
The U.S. and Israel may diverge on strategies toward Iran and the implications of the Gaza peace plan, particularly regarding Netanyahu's unilateral actions.
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Q: What are we to expect out of that conversation or that dialogue, James?
Expectations remain uncertain as Trump has left discussions regarding Iran ambiguous, potentially seeking an agreement on nuclear limits but not committing to specific terms.

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Engaging with current global affairs, this series focuses primarily on Middle Eastern geopolitics and international relations. It features in-depth discussions on pivotal events, political dynamics, and social movements, with a strong emphasis on the implications of U.S. foreign policy, particularly under the Trump administration. The host frequently analyzes the evolving nature of regional conflicts, such as those in Iran, Venezuela, and the broader Middle East, often drawing connections to historical contexts and contemporary challenges. This series is particularly noted for its critical examination of power structures, including discussions of new initiatives like the Board of Peace, which aims to address regional tensions while undermin... more

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