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Ukraine and Israel are different in many respects: although they both fight for territory, the Ukrainian war has global repercussions while the Israel-Hamas war is a regional conflict; the Ukrainian war is a classical war between states whereas the Israel wars with Hamas and Hezbollah are irregular wars …
September, 2024
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30 September
Iran-Saudi Rivalry in Yemen: A Catalyst for the Israel-Palestine Conflict?
Iran and Saudi Arabia being the two key players in West Asia their rivalry has generated a geopolitical tangle of complexities that spill over much beyond their borders into the extended region of West Asia. A key area where the rivalry takes form is Yemen over which both the …
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30 September
Palestine Divided from Within
The Palestinian struggle for statehood has long been a symbol of resistance against occupation and oppression, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, alongside external challenges posed by Israeli occupation, military aggression, and international diplomacy, the internal divisions within the Palestinian political and social landscape have …
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30 September
The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah: What lies ahead?
By Shehab Al Makahleh In a stunning turn of events, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated in Haret Hreik, marking the most significant blow to the Lebanese militia since its inception. This assassination represents not just the loss of a charismatic leader but the unraveling of a complex …
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26 September
Jordan’s Governments of Taxation—A Painful Hook in Extra Time
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh There’s an old saying by the French writer André Paul Gide: “God help me with taxes! As for the other calamities, I will take care of them.” How fitting these words are in today’s Jordan, where governance has become synonymous with taxation. This recent …
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26 September
How Will Kamala Harris Deal With a Troika of North Korea, China, and Russia?
While there is a degree of predictability in how Trump might handle foreign policy concerning China, Russia, and North Korea, based on his statements and actions over the past eight years, Harris remains more of an enigma. Before addressing this specific foreign policy question, it is essential to …
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26 September
Overcoming the Fear of Escalation
The Biden administration’s fear of escalation with both Russia and Iran has overlooked the manifest weaknesses of both adversaries. Samuel Byers, in a recent article in this publication, is perfectly correct to ask and answer: The relevant question is whether the effort we exert in the Red Sea, …
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26 September
Al-Makahleh: King Abdullah’s stand against alternative homeland narrative for Palestinians
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In a powerful address to the United Nations General Assembly during its 79th session, His Majesty King Abdullah reaffirmed his unwavering stance on one of the most contentious issues in the Middle East: The Palestinian-Israeli conflict. His message was resolute and clear — Jordan will …
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21 September
Israel’s Parliamentary Diplomacy with Latin America
Latin America’s kinship with Israel is based on shared values and shared national narratives of independence and opposition to antisemitism. Following Hamas’s barbaric massacre on October 7, Colombia, Chile, and Honduras recalled their ambassadors from Israel. Bolivia and Belize cut tiesentirely. Brazil’s president compared Israel’s prime minister to …
