With the unilateral reapplication of sanctions on Iran last year, the US administration made clear its intentions to apply a wide ranging anti-Iranian strategy. The US Secretary of State’s current tour of the Middle East is part of the declaration of t…
It has become clear lately that Jordanian-Israeli relations are not in the best shape. Several recent incidents and crises have demonstrated a lack of mutual coordination or understanding in bilateral relations. Incidents such as the recent shooting of…
President Trump’s administration appears to have a new strategy for the Middle East, which started with the announcement of the US withdrawal from Syria. This initial move was interpreted as a green light for Turkey to substitute the American presence …
“Are we heading towards the right direction for a better future?” This is the most frequent question asked by most Jordanians today. Unfortunately, socio-economic indicators do not leave much room for optimism. The public debt and budget deficit are in…
The US decision to withdraw its troops from Syria should be considered from a political perspective, as well as the military implications. It is a clear sign that deteriorating relations between Ankara and Washington are being mended as Turkey is repla…
The protests in Jordan earlier this year were on the surface a general strike amongst key unions in response austerity measures and proposed new increases in taxes and basic necessities. However, there was also a very strong undercurrent of anger as th…
In 2012, I published an academic paper titled “Between Sanctity and Liberty” which explored the conflicts and contradictions between the concepts of liberty and religious taboos and the potential impact on individuals and social stability. Following th…
After the recent incidents in Jordan known as “Deadsea Incidents”, it won’t be in anyone’s interest to keep criticizing and blaming or asking whom to blame for the ineffective crisis management during the storm.It is the time to face things realis…
The deep economic crisis that Jordan is facing is one of its most critical challenges. The nature of this crisis must be understood in order to find some practical solutions that can lay the foundations for future improvement. A crisis like this cannot…
Global politics has always been dynamic. Most of the Middle East was significantly affected following each of the World Wars. Now, a century after the end of the First World War, countries in the region must again adopt new policies and strategies to s…