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By Shehab Al-Makahleh His Majesty King Abdullah articulated in his Speech from the Throne a roadmap for the Kingdom’s future as it navigates the volatile realities of the Middle East. His address was laden with meaning, offering clarity on Jordan’s steadfast principles, its approach to the Gaza crisis …
November, 2024
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20 November
1,000 days of war: Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict going nuclear?
Russia’s narrative of a ‘direct confrontation’ with US could be a ‘good way to lay ground work’ for talks between Trump and Putin, says Simon Schlegel, senior Ukraine analyst at the International Crisis Group ‘We live in the times of new Cold War, which is quickly turning into …
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20 November
Anti-personnel mines: Russia blames Biden administration for prolonging Ukraine conflict
Russia reacted strongly on Wednesday to the Biden administration’s significant policy reversal in approving the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, charging the US of fueling the fire by “fully committing to prolonging the Ukraine conflict.” The outgoing US administration remains fully committed to extending the Ukraine conflict, …
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20 November
The Return of the Unpredictable Disruptor
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh As Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House looms, the world braces for the unpredictable, the audacious, and the unsettling. For many global leaders, particularly in the Arab world, his re-election is a harbinger of chaos and coercion, not just for policy but …
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20 November
The Great Power Confrontation: U.S. and China’s Geopolitical Chess Game
An ambitious China and a changing American leadership will lead to significant changes in the relationship between the two countries over the next few years. China has taken decisive action to entrench its position in Latin America, a region long neglected by the United States. Just how seriously …
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20 November
This Is Serious: Why North Korea Is Fighting and Dying in Ukraine For Russia
A more combat-ready army could give Pyongyang more options in seeking to disrupt international order. Big news: North Korea is not a black hole. It is a country that is now sending its military to the other side of Eurasia. Historically, Pyongyang’s problem has been its military’s lack …
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20 November
Biden’s ATACMS Gambit on Ukraine Could Blow up in America’s Face
It doesn’t matter how many long-range missiles we give to Ukraine. Those alone will not change any dynamic on the battlefield—any more than the previous entry of Western tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery pieces, air defense weapons, HIMARS systems, or even the vaunted F16s. The war is lost …
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16 November
Global Disorder, Middle Powers, and the Next POTUS
America needs partners in Eurasia who can help Washington at a time when Moscow and Beijing are trying to undermine the architecture of the international system. After a decisive victory, former President Donald J. Trump is gearing up to return to the White House. As is the case …
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16 November
The Arab-Islamic Summit: A turning point in Middle Eastern diplomacy
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As violent conflicts continue to shake the Middle East, a historic Arab-Islamic summit has brought forth a powerful draft resolution with a clear and unequivocal message: it is time to mobilise global support to freeze Israel’s participation in the United Nations. This call for accountability …
