Economics

Two main obstacles stand in the way of a territorially coherent Syria. As Syrians celebrate the end of the tyrannical regime of Bashar al-Assad, the war-weary Syrian state faces a combustible set of challenges to its political, security, and territorial governance. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), tasked with proving …

Almost everyone in the region expects America to remain engaged. The region may be ready for a real push for a comprehensive peace. The stunning collapse of the Baathist Assad regime in Syria has everyone opining on winners and losers and repercussions in the region and beyond. Accordingly, …

The historic shift of power in Syria and the possibility of finally accessing evidence of horrific human rights violations could bring accountability closer than ever – if only proof can be preserved. The historic shift of power in Syria and the possibility of finally accessing evidence of horrific …

So much has changed in the Middle East that the new administration will find it difficult to simply repeat its previous policies. It wasn’t at all surprising that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first foreign leaders to congratulate Donald Trump on his election win, …

By Shehab Al Makahleh A few years ago, I had the privilege of sitting down with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, one of the world’s leading economists and a sharp observer of global geopolitics. Sachs shed light on a revelation as stark as it is alarming: Syria was part of …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In a world where justice systems are evolving to meet the demands of increasingly interconnected societies, Kazakhstan emerges as a model of progress. Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the nation is undertaking bold and comprehensive reforms to ensure its judiciary is independent, …

The return of Donald Trump to the presidency promises a new era of governance marked by profound risks to American national security. The term kakistocracy, defined as “government by the worst people,” captures this reality. Trump’s potential cabinet nominations—stacked with loyalty-driven picks lacking expertise—signal an alarming shift in …

By Shehab Al-Makahleh His Majesty King Abdullah articulated in his Speech from the Throne a roadmap for the Kingdom’s future as it navigates the volatile realities of the Middle East. His address was laden with meaning, offering clarity on Jordan’s steadfast principles, its approach to the Gaza crisis …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh As Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House looms, the world braces for the unpredictable, the audacious, and the unsettling. For many global leaders, particularly in the Arab world, his re-election is a harbinger of chaos and coercion, not just for policy but …