Middle East

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In Jordan, our collective memory is rich with events that have shaped our nation. The plethora of topics and titles that emerge from our surroundings make it easy to find inspiration for discourse and analysis. However, what sets our Jordanian situation apart is that …

U.S. deterrence fails again, as Tehran shows it is willing to take more escalatory risks while Biden tries to restrain Israel. In his final appearance before the House Armed Services Committee on March 20, 2024, Navy Admiral John Aquilino repeatedly referenced the need to ‘speed up’ the U.S. …

Like a flash going off in a dark room, Iran’s attack on Israel has finally given the world something valuable: a glimpse into Tehran’s true intentions. After a night of tension and aerial booms here in Jerusalem—including family time spent in the safe room as the air-raid siren …

Iran has made good on its threat to retaliate against a deadly strike on its consulate in Syria with a large aerial strike against Israel on Saturday. The drone and missile strikes could spark a major escalation of fighting in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. …

Zalmay Khalilzada Tehran will continue to increase its domination of Iraq and progress towards regional domination if it is allowed to do so. The United States and Israel are awaiting a threatened “significant” Iranian response to the attack on its consulate in Syria, but this is just part …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In the midst of a nation grappling with challenges, there are voices that echo with lamentation and concern for Jordan because of regional turmoil. These voices, borne from genuine love for the land and its people, have emerged, urging Jordanians to be vigilant and safeguard …

Enia Kevin It is in Washington’s best interest to back Israel’s Rafah operation as it would minimize civilian casualties and ensure the success of the operation. Six months into the war with Hamas, throughout which Jerusalem has mostly managed to keep Washington on-side, Israel’s proposed IDF operation in …

James Dorsey Aid is at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian fight about Gaza’s future. Its population of 2.3 million is largely a pawn in the cynical battle for control. Aid is at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian fight about Gaza’s future. Its population of 2.3 million is largely …

Dr.  Shehab Al-Makahleh As negotiations, dialogue, and discussions take place in closed circles regarding the future of Gaza, it is evident that the plans and perceptions for the “day after” the war extend beyond the Palestinian issue to the future of the entire region. The United States, in …