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Welcome to The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer by James Dorsey. Soccer in the Middle East and North Africa is played as much on as off the pitch. Stadiums are a symbol of the battle for political freedom; economic opportunity; ethnic, religious and national identity; and gender rights. This blog explores the role of soccer at a time of transition from autocratic rule to a more open society.
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Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s walls are caving in.
Mr. Netanyahu’s multiple battles fall into two categori ..read more
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5d ago
By James M. Dorsey
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The besieged Gazan city of Rafah is Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s yo-yo.
A brilliant but ruthless politicia ..read more
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1w ago
By James M. Dorsey
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A just-published Palestinian public opinion survey offers pointers for what a successful transition from the devastating ..read more
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1w ago
By James M. Dorsey
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Hello and welcome to the Turbulent World with me, James M. Dorsey, as your host.
The United States had no idea that its ..read more
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1w ago
By James M. Dorsey
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2w ago
By James M. Dorsey
The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey depends on the support of its readers. If you believe that the column and podcast add value to your understanding and that of the broader public, please consider becoming a paid subscriber by clicking on the subscription button at http://www.jamesmdorsey.substack.com and choosing one of the subscription options. Thank you.
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This year’s US presidential elections are not the only potential hurdle confronting President Joe Biden’s multi-pro ..read more
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2w ago
By James M. Dorsey
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Failed efforts to achieve a Gaza ceasefire on the eve of Ramadan leave innocent Gaz ..read more
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2w ago
By James M. Dorsey
The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey depends on the support of its readers. If you believe that the column and podcast add value to your understanding and that of the broader public, please consider becoming a paid subscriber by clicking on the subscription button at http://www.jamesmdorsey.substack.com and choosing one of the subscription options. Thank you.
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The Gaza war has turned Palestine into a lightning rod for mounting frustration and disco ..read more
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2w ago
By James M. Dorsey
The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey depends on the support of its readers. If you believe that the column and podcast add value to your understanding and that of the broader public, please consider becoming a paid subscriber by clicking on the subscription button at http://www.jamesmdorsey.substack.com and choosing one of the subscription options. Thank you.
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A long-standing Israeli-Palestinian battlefield, food has moved centre stage.
For ..read more
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1M ago
By James M. Dorsey
The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey depends on the support of its readers. If you believe that the column and podcast add value to your understanding and that of the broader public, please consider becoming a paid subscriber by clicking on the subscription button at http://www.jamesmdorsey.substack.com and choosing one of the subscription options. Thank you.
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Two recent high-profile Arab events honouring Indonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama, the wor ..read more