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Ameera Sami Economic sanctions have long been touted as a peaceful alternative to military intervention, a tool that allows nations to apply pressure on rogue states without firing a single shot. From curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions to addressing human rights violations in Myanmar, sanctions are often viewed as …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh In recent years, the discourse surrounding the expansionist dream of “Greater Israel” has reemerged with unsettling prominence within Israeli politics. Figures like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a key representative of Religious Zionism, are now vocal proponents of a vision that stretches well beyond the borders …

Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In psychology, there’s a phenomenon called Stockholm Syndrome, a condition where the victim begins to sympathize with and even feel loyalty toward their oppressor. This is an apt metaphor for what has been happening to the educational systems in many Arab countries. As we …

Social media has radically transformed the way people engage with politics and geopolitical issues. Platforms such as TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram have emerged as crucial arenas where political debates unfold, ideologies are shaped, and global issues are framed. The brevity of content, ease of …

The impending Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad on October 15-16, 2024, is a momentous event for Pakistan and the whole Eurasian region. Since becoming a full member in 2017, Pakistan has gradually increased its involvement in this significant regional group, which strives to improve political, economic, …

The Israel-Iran rivalry continues since establishment of Israel and the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust are deep and complex, predating the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. The blatant, horrific, cross border terror attack by Hamas on October 07, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh There’s an old saying: history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. As the 2024 presidential election unfolds, the question on many minds is whether this year will echo the surprising outcome of 2016. In the 2016 race, Hillary Clinton led national polls by 3 …

Eng. Salee Al Batayneh Can you imagine that after a century of the Jordanian state’s existence, we still lack a modern, efficient railway network connecting our cities or even a metro system within the capital and major urban centers? Public transportation, an issue that affects every segment of …

The violent conflict between Israel and Gaza has been spreading in the Middle East, both military and diplomatic manners. Though the great powers refrained from their direct involvement in the war, perhaps the military support through weapon supply couldn’t be denied. Compared to the Cold War, if not …