Economics

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Nizar Qabbani once lamented, “I am tired of my Arabism.” He questioned whether Arabism was a curse or punishment—a sentiment that feels painfully relevant today. Decades later, many Arabs are asking similar questions about the meaning and relevance of their identity. What does it …

Trump’s win is a victory for Americans who feel abandoned by the coastal elites and a Democratic Party that moved too far from mainstream America The American people have spoken and spoken clearly that Donald Trump is their choice for president. They sent a clear message to the …

The West ought to double down on its economic support for trade routes through Central Asia, even if it simultaneously aids China in the short term. On October 21, Bahnoperator Austria and KTZ Express, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways, signed a memorandum outlining their intention to regularly ship …

Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory over Kamala Harris draws comparisons to Grover Cleveland’s non-consecutive presidencies, yet it’s Ronald Reagan’s 1980 win over Jimmy Carter that parallels Trump’s promise of a conservative “revolution.” With his triumph against Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is being likened to Grover Cleveland, …

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 …

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, …