U.S.-subsidized weapons for Israel and related military operations in the region have cost at least $22.76 billion since the start of the Gaza War. The Biden administration’s decision to send a THAAD missile defense systemand 100 U.S. personnel to operate and support it marks the latest upsurge in …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In his call for optimism, Minister of State for Economic Affairs Muhannad Shehadeh urged us to look ahead with hope, embracing positivity to cut through the fog of negativity and frustration. He challenged us to replace cynicism with purpose and to move beyond symbolic …

The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is a decisive moment, with far-reaching implications for the nation’s future. At its core, this election is a battle over policy, power, and progress, as candidates present sharply contrasting visions for America. From healthcare reform and climate action to economic inequality and foreign …

In the first week of October, the Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris,said that Iran is the “obvious” answer when asked about the country she considers to be the US’s “greatest adversary.” Presumably, Harris’s Democratic pollsters and campaign strategists concluded she could no longer rely on the support of …

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a cataclysmic event for Europe and the world due to its impact on the global economy and politics. For a continent such as Europe that was not in the throes of a major interstate conflict after WWII, barring an interregnum of intra-state conflict in …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The dawn airstrikes launched by Israel on October 26, 2024, targeting Iranian positions in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam, have escalated tensions between the two nations. The attacks represent a continuation of the region’s power struggle but seem to stop short of full-scale war. The American …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Today, Jordan faces a critical crossroads. The challenges of national identity and shifting demographics have sparked growing concerns, especially as Jordan’s role within the regional landscape seems intricately linked to Israel’s strategic calculations. While Jordan has long provided refuge to waves of displaced populations, …

If Kamala Harris loses the election to Donald Trump, the finger-pointing will inevitably land on disaffected young men. As troubling as it is, there’s a distinct fear surrounding this demographic: in the political landscape, angry young men represent a potent and unpredictable force. Liberal commentators have been scratching …

As the 2024 election draws near, Arab American voters in Dearborn, Michigan, find themselves grappling with a profound sense of disenfranchisement and frustration. With ongoing U.S. foreign policy failures—particularly regarding the crisis in Gaza—many in this community feel their voices have been silenced, leading to a complex electoral …