The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey
News & Politics Podcasts
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 the Middle East and North Africa, co-authored with Dr. Teresita Cruz-Del Rosario and Shifting Sands, Essays on Sports and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa.
Location:
Singapore
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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 the Middle East and North Africa, co-authored with Dr. Teresita Cruz-Del Rosario and Shifting Sands, Essays on Sports and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa.
Twitter:
@mideastsoccer
Language:
English
Contact:
91138061
Email:
jmdorsey@questfze.com
Episodes
Iran Attacks Israel. CGTN 2 Oct 2024
10/3/2024
James discusses on CGTN the potential fallout of Iran's missile attack on Israel.
Duration:00:02:18
Iran's Missile Strike Fires Up Tensions BFM 02 Oct 2024
10/2/2024
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.
Duration:00:10:23
Will Hezbollah Crumble Without Nasrallah
10/1/2024
Israel has killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in a targeted bombing attack on Beirut. Many of Hezbollah's weapons caches have also been destroyed. An estimated 1000 people have been killed over the past two weeks and up to one million people may be internally displaced across Lebanon. Will this coordinated attack finally mean the end of Hezbollah? Guest: James M. Dorsey, senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University and host of The Turbulent World podcast
Duration:00:17:15
Israel’s Killing Of Hezbollah Leader Is Unlikely To Shift The Paradigm Of Middle East Politics
9/29/2024
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is likely to discover that the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will not shift the paradigm of Middle East politics. It’s a lesson Mr. Netanyahu should have drawn from decades of Israeli targeted assassinations.
Duration:00:13:47
Iranian President Floats Rare Israeli Trial Balloon
9/27/2024
It will take a lot more to convince Israel and its supporters that newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian means business and can deliver on his proposal to dial down tensions between the two countries.
Duration:00:14:05
War in Lebanon takes center stage
9/27/2024
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.
Duration:00:13:04
Israel - Hezbollah: Serious Repercussions For The Region
9/26/2024
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
Duration:00:09:59
Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israel and Hezbollah Battle It Out
9/26/2024
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.
Duration:00:06:38
Saudi Gas Investments - A Marriage Of Economic And Geopolitics
9/23/2024
A Saudi push to become a major natural gas player is as much about diversifying the kingdom’s domestic consumption and export mix as it is about cementing Saudi Arabia as a global geopolitical, economic, and energy player. It also is about capitalizing on harsh US economic sanctions against Iran designed to force a change in the Islamic Republic’s policies.
Duration:00:09:46
Two Top Hezbollah Commanders Killed In Israeli Strike On Beirut TRT 21Sep2024
9/21/2024
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.
Duration:00:04:35
Mass Electronic Device Attacks In Lebanon Backchat 20Sep2024
9/20/2024
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.
Duration:00:55:00
Hezbollah's Exploding Communications Devices Put Middle East on Edge
9/20/2024
James M. Dorsey discusses on Radio Islam the fallout of a massive attack on Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah's communications infrastructure.
Duration:00:07:02
Does The US Have Any Leverage On Israel - Hezbollah Tensions
9/18/2024
James M. Dorsey, adjunct senior fellow at Singapore's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, weighs in on Israel-Hezbollah tensions following the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon, and considers whether Washington has any leverage to prevent the conflict spiralling out of control.
Duration:00:07:06
Netanyahu, Iran, And Iranian - Backed Groups Walk Tightly Spun Tripwire
9/17/2024
Iran and its Arab allies may not want an out Middle East war, but that has not stopped them from increasingly engaging Israel on multiple fronts.
Duration:00:12:46
Subtle US Messages Fall On Netanyahu And Israel’s Deaf Ears
9/16/2024
A US decision to dial back its reinforced military presence in the Middle East suggests that America’s commitment to defend Israel could be less ironclad than the Biden administration would like the world to believe.
Duration:00:10:33
For Israel Losing The Battle For Hearts And Minds Is Worse Than Failing To Defeat Hamas
9/10/2024
Israel hasn’t just lost the battle for hearts and minds in much of the world, including significant constituencies in Western countries. It has scored a significant own goal that has rendered it all but impossible to achieve a key element of Israel’s quest for Middle Eastern and Muslim recognition.
Duration:00:10:30
Netanyahu And Hamas Share Disregard For Israeli And Palestinian Lives
9/5/2024
Let’s be clear. Hamas’ alleged execution of six Israeli hostages constitutes a war crime. The hostages were killed in line with new Hamas guidelines that violate international law on how guards should handle hostages if Israeli forces approached their hideouts Even so, the guidelines have proven to be a powerful tool in the struggle to achieve a Gaza ceasefire.
Duration:00:11:39
What Could The US Do To Pressure Netanyahu On Gaza Ceasefire Deal TRT 05092024
9/5/2024
James M. Dorsey, senior fellow at Singapore's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies talks to TRT World about Gaza ceasefire negotiations and unpacks what Washington could do to bring Israel to the negotiation table.
Duration:00:03:39
Jockeying For Position In Post - War Gaza
9/2/2024
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and onetime Palestinian foreign minister Nasser Al-Kidwa have put forward a proposal designed to keep a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict alive. The proposal caters to Palestinian national aspirations as well as Israeli efforts to groom a Palestinian leadership that is not tied to Hamas or the internationally recognised, West Bank-based Palestine Authority and is more amenable to Israeli concerns.
Duration:00:11:11
US Anti - Settler Sanctions Barely Scratch The Surface
8/30/2024
This week’s US sanctioning of an Israeli-government-backed vigilante settler group constitutes a weak shot across Israel’s bow as the United States and Europe mull also sanctioning ultra-nationalist members of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s cabinet.
Duration:00:14:09