This week a Royal Decree was issued in Jordan to hold parliamentary elections in accordance with the provisions of law. The final stages of preparations are being made for new elections to be held on November 10, and the right atmosph…
Global politics are shifting and the traditional dynamics in place since World War II are changing. Many countries, especially in the Middle East, have built their politics on the division of east and west, and their foreign policy and participation in…
Recent developments in southern Syria demonstrate the growing threat from terrorist and criminal groups in the area and the need to pay closer attention to the evolving situation. This is a growing risk of instability right on Jordan’s borders, and inc…
While the Israeli Government has not officially announced a date, many expected the implementation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex the West Bank on the 1st July, this week. While the unilateral move is likely to provoke diplomatic …
Over the last few years, there has been an ongoing escalation of diplomatic and political tension between Jordan and Israel that does not reflect the existing peace treaty, nor the level of security cooperation that exists between the two parts. From d…
Jordan continues to face challenges internally and regionally, and as the annexation of the West Bank and the Jordan Valley announced by the Israeli government is approaching, this adds more challenges to the issues Jordan faces. Despite this, it is cr…
As we move to the next phase of managing COVID-19, it will be critical to effectively implement strategies on the ground. Shifting tactics and governing style is not a luxury but a necessity, particularly in a country like Jordan, as we must recognise …
Perhaps the most noticeable dynamic of the global COVID-19 pandemic is the increased reliance on the role of the state, and the need for government and security institutions to play the role of the regulator and stabiliser. The Jordanian experience so …
From the moment the curfew was imposed in Jordan to suppress the spread of COVID-19, the Jordanian Army and Public Security Department (PSD) have demonstrated the utmost professionalism and exceptional effort to cope with the crisis. However,…
As Israel’s legislative elections approach in a few weeks, American activity in the region is increasing, particularly towards regional settlement. This can be seen with the recent visit from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Israel this week, which ma…