قد يكون مؤتمر وارسو الذي تنظمه الولايات المتحدة في ١٣ فبراير الحالي العنوان الابرز المرتبط بالسياسة الشرق اوسطية في هذه المرحلة. المؤتمر أشبه باعلان الانتقال الى الواقع التطبيقي لرؤية الادارة الامريكية في بعض ملفات الشرق الاوسط. ايران، ودون أدنى ش…
The recent shifts in regional politics and foreign policy demonstrates the importance of Jordan playing a regional role. Given the tumultuous regional dynamics and the complex economic crisis that Jordan faces, we must find new ways to create economic …
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…