Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh In the complex realm of political geography, a mere glance at the map of our region tells an intricate story. Jordan, a nation with a history that resonates through millennia, stands today at a pivotal juncture. The profound transformation unfolding in the Middle East is …
Read More »The Dominance of Banks and Corporations in Jordan’s Economic Landscape
Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh Historically, sound economic management has been a catalyst for societal progress, prosperity, and growth. The judicious management of a nation’s resources not only bolsters its financial standing but also provides the necessary means to invest in crucial sectors such as education, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, and …
Read More »A growing BRICS shows U.S. is losing the battle for the Global South
The three-day summit that began Tuesday in Johannesburg demonstrates how Washington has struggled to project influence throughout the vast, developing Global South, notes ‘Newsweek’. “The U.S. is trailing countries such as Russia, India and China in the Global South,” Akhil Ramesh, a senior fellow at the Hawaii-based Pacific …
Read More »Israel’s challenges in striking Iran’s nuclear sites
Ehud Eilam Israel and Iran used to be partners, until 1979. Since then, following the Islamic revolution, there has been a conflict between them. Iran’s nuclear program is getting closer to producing nuclear weapons. It is a top concern for Israel, since Iran had threatened to destroy Israel. …
Read More »For Thee, Hiba, you may flee as the calves lost, and the land no longer fit for cultivation
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The Polish poet of contradictions, Nobel Prize winner in literature in 1996, Wisława Szymborska, says (I apologize for big questions with small answers!). Today we have a new story and a message of frustration for an issue that stirred controversy and interaction on social …
Read More »BRICS: Can it form multilateralism in Outer Space?
Paula Smith In January 2023, Russia’s assertion regarding the deteriorating relations with the United States had far-reaching consequences, particularly concerning their participation in the International Space Station (ISS) program. Moscow’s stated intention to withdraw from the ISS by 2024 has engendered significant uncertainties, posing serious questions about the …
Read More »AUKUS: A New Paradigm in Indo-Pacific Security Cooperation
Dennis Ros Security cooperation refers to collaboration between two or more states with the aim of maintaining regional or global security. The concept of security cooperation has been applied throughout history, and remains an important aspect of international relations today. Historically, security cooperation has taken the form of …
Read More »Russian-Algerian military ties
Chief of Staff of the Algerian People’s National Army General Said Chengriha has arrived in Russia to meet with the Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu. Minister of Defence of Russian Federation hold talks with Algerian People’s National Army Chief of Staff. The head of the Russian military department noted, …
Read More »Why globalism failed
What went wrong for the globalists? Not so long ago, the West was captivated by visions of the ‘End of History’. Francis Fukuyama, Thomas Friedman, Kenichi Ohmae and others envisaged the permanent triumph of a global neoliberal order. They foresaw the emergence of a system controlled by an …
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