Middle East

Paul Miller  Israeli citizens can become secure from Palestinian violence only if Palestinian aspirations for self-determination are met through a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “What Israel finds—or doesn’t—” at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, the New York Times has declared, may shape the course of …

Matthew Blackburn Freezing the Russo-Ukrainian war with a “fight-and-talk” approach may be more challenging than its proponents appreciate. A few months back, Chatham House issued a report underlining the hawkish consensus on the Russo-Ukrainian War: no compromise with Moscow; it must be soundly defeated and punished. Now, the …

Eng. Salem Al Batayneh In the intricate tapestry of societal dynamics, the concept of trust plays a pivotal role, marking the transition of communities from one state to another. As the eminent French thinker and physician Gustave Le Bon articulates in his seminal work, “The Psychology of Crowds,” …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh On numerous occasions and in various forums, His Majesty King Abdullah has unequivocally emphasised the imperative of pursuing peace and endorsing the two-state solution as the only viable path forward. Whether engaging with parliament members, and government officials, or during visits to prominent international …

Dov Sakheim There was far less to the Biden-Xi APEC meeting than either man was willing to acknowledge. President Joe Biden was, in that quaint British expression, “cock-a-hoop” over what he considered a successful summit meeting with China’s Xi Jinping. Biden claimed that the two men had made …

Brian Blankenship Across numerous administrations, the need for allied burden-sharing has been a constant refrain in U.S. foreign policy. A recent US president once complained that Washington’s allies do not pay their fair share for defense. “Free riders aggravate me,” he stated bitterly. “You have to pay your …

Gen. Shashi Asthama The asymmetric, irregular, dirty war triggered by the brutal terror attack by Hamas on Israel on October 07, 2023, targeting innocent civilians and children calls for global condemnation. A violent response by Israel using all its military might is on, which was an expected reaction, …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In a world rife with political complexities, it’s essential to dissect prevailing narratives that seek to delegitimize Palestinian identity and question Jordan’s very existence. This reflection endeavors to bring to light the silent, castrated response to Israeli actions, which often includes derisive remarks, mockery, …

Graham Allison What is the significance of the Biden-Xi summit on Wednesday? In one line: two adult leaders engaging in serious, candid, private conversation about the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world. What is the significance of the Biden-Xi summit on Wednesday? In one line: two adult …