Society

When trying to understand the root causes of the violence towards Israel and increasing instability across the Middle East, the Iranian regime’s hateful worldview and destructive behavior are the epicenters of it all. Israel’s September 27 assassination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah marks a new era in …

Iran and Saudi Arabia being the two key players in West Asia their rivalry has generated a geopolitical tangle of complexities that spill over much beyond their borders into the extended region of West Asia. A key area where the rivalry takes form is Yemen over which both the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …