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Al-Makahleh: Non-state actors and militias, trigger to WWIII

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As part of my two-day seminar at a European state on the future of the world if any global war erupts, I talked about the scourge of lawlessness and how militias and non-state actors can trigger WWIII. The world is currently facing an unprecedented wave …

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Does International Humanitarian Law Prolong Conflicts?

It is imperative that the United States and its Western allies revise the international humanitarian law to deprive terrorists and their sponsors of military and public relations advantages. On March 14, 2024, Israel sent a letter to President Joe Biden, committing itself to using American weapons and munitions …

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Maritime Statecraft Is a Process, a Habit, and a Culture

Maritime statecraft is a process of wielding levers of state in a concerted way to fulfill national purposes relating to the sea. It’s an approach to doing things. This process spans vastly more than building and deploying a navy, or a corps of marines, or a coast guard. …

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Europe’s political earthquakes point to geopolitical shifts

European elections have sent shockwaves through the continent, revealing significant shifts in political landscapes and signaling potential changes in geopolitical dynamics. The results have been particularly tumultuous for French President Emmanuel Macron and the Green parties across Europe, notably in Germany. The elections proved especially disastrous for Macron …

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The Arab Regime’s Alarming Vulnerability and Its Impending Collapse

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The Arab regime lacks immunity and is incapable of repelling harm from itself. Unfortunately, the Arabs are the weakest nations regionally among the nations in this time period, and the current Arab situation can be described as a clear and indicative picture of the …

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Al Batayneh: The State’s Predatory Economic Practices in Jordan

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh American author Helen Keller once said that the only thing worse than being blind is having sight without seeing. This sentiment rings true when examining the economic realities facing Jordanians today. The famous phrase “the law is an ass” is often attributed to literary …

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Al-Makahleh: Visionary leadership and unwavering principles

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As Jordan celebrates the silver jubilee of King Abdullah’s reign, the insightful words of HRH Crown Prince Hussein shed light on the exceptional leadership that has guided the Kingdom through challenging times. In a recent interview, the Crown Prince eloquently conveyed the wisdom and foresight …

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The 4 Great Myths of Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy

The global foreign policy elite is in the throes of near hysteria at the realistic prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. And yet, they have little to fear. The global foreign policy elite is in the throes of near hysteria at the realistic prospect of Donald …

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How AI Will Impact Deterrence

Despite AI’s potential to enhance military capabilities by improving situational awareness, precision targeting, and rapid decisionmaking, the technology cannot eradicate the security dilemma rooted in systemic international uncertainty. In the realm of defense and security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is likely to transform the practices of deterrence and coercion, …

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