People The UAE: The Middle East’s teflon nation Mohammed bin Zayed has managed to avoid pushback as he charts an independent course. But that quality may be fraying at the edges.James M. DorseyAugust 03, 2023
Middle East Middle Eastern rivalries alive and kicking despite de-escalation While détente may be the word of the day, there are open wounds and a lot of bad blood raging right under the surface.James M. DorseyMay 10, 2023
Middle East Assad plays a strong hand in diplomatic poker with Arab neighbors As part of talks this week, regional leaders signed a joint declaration that would eventually toss US and Kurdish militaries out of the country.James M. DorseyMay 03, 2023
Middle East The fallacy of a US withdrawal from the Middle East Amid recent Chinese-diplomatic developments, Washington’s role as the most powerful external military actor remains unchanged.James M. DorseyApril 06, 2023
Middle East Arab plan for Syria puts US and Europe in a bind But it could give the West a chance to strike a balance between lofty moral principles and the less savory contingencies of realpolitik. James M. DorseyMarch 21, 2023