Middle East

In a world increasingly dominated by algorithms, data flows, and AI-driven decisions, public finance is no longer just about balancing budgets or issuing bonds. It is becoming a strategic pillar of digital governance. As governments digitize their services, systems, and structures, public finance must evolve—not gradually, but fundamentally. …

On 8 December 2024, a shocking headline broke across news outlets around the world: rebel groups took control of Syria, ending the devastating reign of the Assad regime in power since 2011. Previous Syrian president Bashar al-Assad consolidated his power after a popular rebellion escalated into a civil …

In the very critical times, every nation must not forget a simple truth: it is diplomacy that wins peace and sanity. Waging a war, especially between two nuclear states, is not a solution; it is a shortcut to a big catastrophe. The April 22 attack on tourists in …

 Eng. Saleem Al-Batayneh For the first time in my life, I genuinely feel that Jordan is in grave danger—on the verge of being lost. Even the most optimistic among us cannot ignore a creeping sense of fear in the face of rapidly unfolding regional dynamics. These changes now …

South Koreans will head to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president after months of political instability in the wake of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s dramatic removal from office for attempting to impose martial law last December. Under ordinary circumstances, South Koreans would not be …

 Eng. Saleem Al-Bataineh There seems to be growing consensus in Jordan about the dissonance between the roles and rhetoric of many current and former officials. These individuals, gripped by political blindness and detached from reality, persist in speaking when silence would serve the nation better. They speak with …

In the 21st century, new forms of waging war have emerged. The arms race is no longer fought with missiles or tanks, but with algorithms, microchips, fiber optics, and data. This is the era of non-kinetic warfare — a more subtle, yet deeply consequential form of conflict that …

China is working hard to make the Renminbi (RMB) widely used worldwide and lessen the U.S. dollar’s role in global trade. These efforts are having a significant effect on the global financial landscape. China’s growth in the renminbi, primarily through bilateral agreements between Indonesia and China to use …

In 2025, Iran’s nuclear issue has emerged as one of the most intricate challenges in global diplomacy, where geopolitical tensions, regional security concerns, and efforts to uphold the nuclear non-proliferation regime have converged. The return of Donald Trump to power and his preference for bilateral talks with Iran …