For more than two decades, jihadists took pride in place as symbols of extremism and illustrations of the need for religious reform. They made Islam the focus of post-9/11 calls for religious change and moderation.
Today, Islam no longer stands alone. One of the world’s foremost faiths, Islam has been joined by most major religions that have long flown under the radar.

The Quest For Religious Reform Goes Global.

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.

Jockeying For Position In Post - War Gaza

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.

What Could The US Do To Pressure Netanyahu On Gaza Ceasefire Deal TRT 05092024

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.

Netanyahu And Hamas Share Disregard For Israeli And Palestinian Lives

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.

For Israel Losing The Battle For Hearts And Minds Is Worse Than Failing To Defeat Hamas

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.

Subtle US Messages Fall On Netanyahu And Israel’s Deaf Ears

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.

Netanyahu, Iran, And Iranian - Backed Groups Walk Tightly Spun Tripwire

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.

Does The US Have Any Leverage On Israel - Hezbollah Tensions

James M. Dorsey discusses on Radio Islam the fallout of a massive attack on Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah's communications infrastructure.

Fri Sep 20 2024

Hezbollah's Exploding Communications Devices Put Middle East on Edge

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.

Mass Electronic Device Attacks In Lebanon Backchat 20Sep2024

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.

Two Top Hezbollah Commanders Killed In Israeli Strike On Beirut TRT 21Sep2024

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.

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