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  By James M. Dorsey Thank you for joining me today. Thousands worldwide are avid readers and listeners of The Turbulent World. They make this column and podcast possible. Join them in helping to maintain and expand the column and podcast by subscribing to The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey . Thank you for your support and loyalty. American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has repented for his history of anti-Semitism. Last week, Mr. Ye sought in New York absolution from Orthodox Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, an Israeli who serves as the chief rabbi of Morocco. Holding hands with Mr. Pinto and speaking through a translator, Mr. Ye said he felt “really blessed being able to sit here with you today and just take accountability.” Mr. Ye attributed his history of anti-Semitism to his bipolar disorder. Mr. Ye’s track record includes a song praising Adolf Hitler, anti-Semitic tirades on social media, and kickstarting the mainstreaming of 27-year-old neo-...

  James discusses Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Washington on ANews.   To watch the interview, go to https://jamesmdorsey.substack.com/p/mr-sharaa-goes-to-washington Transcript [ Anchor ] And now we are going to have another guest, James M. Dorsey is joining us here on ANEWS to answer my question about the latest situations that is unfolding in the international world at the moment. James, thank you so much for joining us. [ James M. Dorsey ] Always a pleasure to be with you. Thank you for having me. [ Anchor ] Thank you. Well, we have been talking about Ahmad al-Sharif's visit to White House and symbolic shift for new Syria. So what is your thoughts about this Sharif's visit to Washington signifying for U.S.-Syria relations after years of hostility? [ James M. Dorsey ] Well, obviously it's very significant. It's historic. It's historic in different ways. It's historic in terms of this being the first Syrian president to visit Washington, but it...

  James discusses this week’s Middle East developments on Radio Islam.   To listen to the podcast, go to  https://jamesmdorsey.substack.com/p/the-middle-east-report-b30 Transcript [ Anchor ] Middle East Report with James M. Dorsey on Sabah al-Muslim. James, a very good morning to you and welcome. [ James M. Dorsey ] Good morning, pleasure to be with you. [ Anchor ] So, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, two peas in a pod. Their commonalities foot a global pattern, though. [ James M. Dorsey ] Indeed. So, Netanyahu and Trump both crave others' lands. They are ethno-nationalists with a particular dislike for Muslims. They blur the lines between the civilisational and the national. They opt for indiscriminate violence despite available alternatives. And they are autocrats who hollow out democracy. In addition to that, they share many of these traits with a critical mass of world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Min...

  By James M. Dorsey Thank you for joining me today. The rise of Artificial Intelligence magnifies the importance of journalists with true expertise, top-notch sourcing, and historical depth. These journalists, like me, tell and analyse in-depth stories. Their goal is to enhance their readers and listeners’ ability to form informed opinions of their own. We don’t just chronicle events. Our reporting and analysis are shaped by years of on-the-ground coverage, expertise, and historical knowledge. In my case, I have covered geopolitics, the Middle East, and the Muslim world for decades, having been based in multiple countries, including Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Turkey. Hard-hitting reporting and analysis that lets the chips fall where they may is even more critical in a world of brutal wars, unimaginable humanitarian crises, and increasing authoritarianism. That is The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey’s mission since its inception 15 years a...

  By James M. Dorsey Thank you for joining me today. The rise of Artificial Intelligence magnifies the importance of journalists with true expertise, top-notch sourcing, and historical depth. These journalists, like me, tell and analyse in-depth stories. Their goal is to enhance their readers and listeners’ ability to form informed opinions of their own. We don’t just chronicle events. Our reporting and analysis are shaped by years of on-the-ground coverage, expertise, and historical knowledge. In my case, I have covered geopolitics, the Middle East, and the Muslim world for decades, having been based in multiple countries, including Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Turkey. Hard-hitting reporting and analysis that lets the chips fall where they may is even more critical in a world of brutal wars, unimaginable humanitarian crises, and increasing authoritarianism. That is The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey’s mission since its inception 15 years a...

  By James M. Dorsey Thank you for joining me today. The rise of Artificial Intelligence magnifies the importance of journalists with true expertise, top-notch sourcing, and historical depth. These journalists, like me, tell and analyse in-depth stories. Their goal is to enhance their readers and listeners’ ability to form informed opinions of their own. We don’t just chronicle events. Our reporting and analysis are shaped by years of on-the-ground coverage, expertise, and historical knowledge. In my case, I have covered geopolitics, the Middle East, and the Muslim world for decades, having been based in multiple countries, including Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Turkey. Hard-hitting reporting and analysis that lets the chips fall where they may is even more critical in a world of brutal wars, unimaginable humanitarian crises, and increasing authoritarianism. That is The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey’s mission since its inception 15 years a...