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Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Jordan is no longer approaching an economic crossroads—it is standing squarely in the middle of it. From Aqaba in the south to Irbid in the north, the numbers tell one unbroken story: a society increasingly surviving on debt, not building through opportunity. What we are …
February, 2026
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4 February
Navigating America’s Thucydidean Moment: The Urgency of Strategic Unity
In our current geopolitical landscape, one could argue that Thucydides would find little to surprise him. The arrogance of great powers and the chaotic disorder defining international relations are familiar themes from his work, “The History of the Peloponnesian War.” Thucydides famously illustrated the absence of a central …
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4 February
On the Brink: The Roots of the UN’s ‘Financial Collapse’ Warning
U. N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised serious concerns about the financial health of the United Nations, warning of an “imminent financial collapse” due to unpaid fees and a budget rule that requires the U. N. to return unspent funds. His warning highlights a worsening liquidity crisis, particularly …
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4 February
De-Escalation on the Agenda as US and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Oman
The U. S. and Iran are set to have talks in Oman on Friday, focusing solely on Iran’s nuclear program as Tehran has requested a change from Turkey to avoid discussing its ballistic missile program. Iran considers its missile capabilities to be a non-negotiable issue, maintaining that it …
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4 February
Jeffrey Epstein: The “Mossad” Devil Who Seduced World Politicians
Recent revelations from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious business magnate convicted of running a sex trafficking ring targeting underage girls for powerful figures such as Prince Andrew and former President Bill Clinton, have shed light on disturbing connections with Israel’s Mossad. These documents …
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4 February
U.S.-Iranian Negotiations Move to Muscat: Uranium Transfer Still on the Table
The recent announcement of indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, slated to take place on Friday in Muscat, Oman, marks a critical juncture in diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. As reported by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, the discussions will focus primarily on nuclear issues and …
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4 February
Al-Batayneh: Jordan at a Crossroads – The Question That Can No Longer Be Deferred
Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh More than six years ago, Jordan’s Economic and Social Council issued a warning in its landmark report The State of the Nation. It concluded that Jordan was suffering from a compounded, accumulated crisis—multi-layered, deeply interconnected, and inseparable in its economic and social dimensions. These overlapping …
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4 February
From Rojava to Western Capitals: How Kurdish Global Demonstrations Are Challenging U.S., British, and French Foreign Policy
Hadi Elis In January 2026, Kurdish diasporas across the world launched coordinated solidarity demonstrations in response to escalating violence against Kurds in Syria (Rojava) and Iran (Rojhelat). These mobilizations were triggered by what Kurdish organizations and human rights advocates describe as war crimes and crimes against humanity committed …
January, 2026
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31 January
Al-Makahleh: Putin’s Arab Week in the Kremlin: Russia Repositions Itself as the Region’s Steady Power
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In the final week of January 2026, the Kremlin was unusually crowded. Russian President Vladimir Putin received a succession of leaders from the Arab world, held calls with regional rivals, and quietly reinforced Moscow’s image as a power that speaks to everyone—at a time when …
