Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh Throughout Jordanian history, a noteworthy precedent has emerged – the rising trend of incitement against statesmen and former officials. In the modern era, it is evident that the strength of a state is intrinsically tied to the caliber of its leaders, and statesmen should …

This past weekend saw the publication of a disturbing report from Axios, following a phone call between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Israeli counterpart. According to unnamed sources, the outlet reports, there are growing fears within the Biden administration that the Israeli government wants to provoke Hezbollah …

On October 7, 2023, Israel suffered its most devastating attack in decades, orchestrated by the Iran-backed Palestinian militant organization, Hamas. Notably, Hamas’s startling well-planned land-sea-air surprise assault from Gaza on Southern Israeli communities claimed the lives of hundreds and took approximately 150 individuals hostage, both military and civilian …

By the late 2000s China could no longer hide its growing economic and military might. A decade and a half later, its actions have showed that it must have completely ignored its former paramount leader, Deng Xiao Ping’s advice to hide China’s powers. The Asian giant has started …

Over the past years, China has reiterated the concept of “common security” as a core principle applied to international relations. Since sovereign states act with each other in terms of realpolitik more than international law and norms, China opines it necessary to rebuild a balanced, effective and sustainable …

Biden and Netanyahu spoke on the phone for the first time since Feb. 15. Netanyahu denounced Schumer’s speech and has shown no signs of moderating his approach. He and members of Israel’s War Cabinet say an invasion of Rafah will launch within weeks. Israel estimates that about four …

Faced with the consequences of years of economic mismanagement, the keyword in Turkey now is détente. Because of its recent equivocation about Sweden’s membership in NATO, doubt has arisen about Turkey’s commitment to the organization’s principles and aims.January’s paper by the  International Working Group on Russian Sanctions confirms …

Taiwan will be a critical test of the global community’s willingness to defend a vibrant democracy against China’s authoritarian expansionism. In a recent special report on CNN, “Taiwan: Unfinished Business,” host Fareed Zakaria presented an in-depth reading of the dire stakes across the Taiwan Strait. Covering the history, …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh The Arab world finds itself at a critical juncture, with its people expressing disillusionment and longing for a different path forward. The yearning for colonialism, guardianship, and mandate is not a desire for subjugation, but rather a desperate plea for relief from the oppressive …