Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi promised to improve relations with regional countries after his appointment. Following Iran’s recent rapprochement with Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, Iran signed an agreement with…
China, Russia, and Iran have conducted joint military exercises in the Gulf of Oman, raising concern in the West about China’s growing influence in the Middle East. The five-day drill,…
Chinese mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran potentially signals paradigm shifts in Middle Eastern diplomacy and alliances. The mediation suggests a more productive approach than that of the United States…
Saudi Arabia is undertaking an ambitious project to develop its capital, Riyadh, into one of the most livable cities on earth. Spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the new…
By James M. Dorsey To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. Qatar 2022 put the myth of a…
By James M. Dorsey To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. France defeated Morocco 2:0 on the pitch,…
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By James M. Dorsey Two diametrically opposed visions of moderate Islam have emerged as major Muslim powers battle to define the soul of their faith in the 21st century in…
By James M. Dorsey When a Russian-led military force intervened earlier this month, it did more than help Kazakh President Qasym-Johart Toqayev restore and strengthen his grip on power following…