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Dave Weigel Donald Trump decisively wins a second term in the White House A nationwide backlash to the incumbent Democratic White House showed up across red, blue, and purple states. Brian Snyder/Reuters Donald Trump is projected to win the US presidential election, completing an improbable comeback after he …
November, 2024
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6 November
Is Arab Identity Fading into Oblivion?
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 …
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6 November
Trump’s triumph sends major message. It’s the working class and middle America that run our country
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 …
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6 November
How Trump Won
He was impeached, found guilty of sexual assault, faced 116 indictments, and was convicted in a Manhattan court. None of it mattered. Here’s why. Trump—the king of the meme—demonstrated a mastery of the political image, creating iconic visuals that defined him as a champion for half the country. …
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6 November
Understanding the Middle Corridor
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 …
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6 November
Donald Trump Wins: Can He Deliver ‘A Golden Age’ for America?
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, …
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6 November
Europe’s Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Surprising Return
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has ignited a spectrum of reactions across Europe, highlighting the continent’s ambivalent stance toward his leadership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen quickly extended her congratulations, underscoring a commitment to maintaining …
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2 November
The Gaza and Lebanon Wars Are Consuming Tens of Billions of U.S. Tax Dollars
U.S.-subsidized weapons for Israel and related military operations in the region have cost at least $22.76 billion since the start of the Gaza War. The Biden administration’s decision to send a THAAD missile defense systemand 100 U.S. personnel to operate and support it marks the latest upsurge in …
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2 November
Jordan Needs Bold Action, Not Just Optimism, to Forge a New Future
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 …
