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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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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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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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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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​​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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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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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 …

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Pagers explosions across Lebanon: Cyber Warfare’s New Lethal Frontier

The recent Incident where there were explosions of pagers among Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon is defining a era in the cyber warfare. Fighters were injured over the weekend having their communication devices, mostly outdated pagers, explode in southern Lebanon and Beirut. While Hezbollah officials suggested malware might have …

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Greater Security Implications of the ‘Pager Attacks’ in Lebanon

The alleged Israeli mass cyber ‘terror’ attack against Hezbollah and Lebanon has further complicated the pursuit of regional stability in the Middle East and opened new frontiers in modern warfare dynamics. As per experts, cyber warfare refers to a series of tactical cyberattacks against a nation-state to disrupt, …

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