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Trump’s Second Term and the Middle East: A Forecast of Challenges and Opportunities

On November 6, 2024, Donald Trump secured victory in Wisconsin, surpassing the required 270 electoral votes, confirming him as the 47th president of the United States—a second term of the presidency after losing to Joseph Biden in the 2020 election. After Grover Cleveland, Trump is the second U.S. …

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The Politicization of Human Rights Must End

Human rights are universally acknowledged as fundamental principles that safeguard human dignity, freedom, and equality. However, their interpretation and application often vary across cultures, political systems, and historical contexts. A growing concern in the international community is the politicization of human rights, especially by Western powers, which selectively …

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Prediction of World War 3 and Its Global Impact

Following World Wars I (1914–1918) and II (1939–1945), World War III (WWIII or WW3), commonly referred to as the Third World War, is a fictitious future worldwide battle. It is often believed that, like its predecessors, this war would involve all of the major nations and use nuclear …

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Trump’s Cabinet Picks Signal a National Security Crisis

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 …

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King Abdullah’s Speech from the Throne

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 …

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1,000 days of war: Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict going nuclear?

Russia’s narrative of a ‘direct confrontation’ with US could be a ‘good way to lay ground work’ for talks between Trump and Putin, says Simon Schlegel, senior Ukraine analyst at the International Crisis Group ‘We live in the times of new Cold War, which is quickly turning into …

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Anti-personnel mines: Russia blames Biden administration for prolonging Ukraine conflict

Russia reacted strongly on Wednesday to the Biden administration’s significant policy reversal in approving the shipment of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, charging the US of fueling the fire by “fully committing to prolonging the Ukraine conflict.” The outgoing US administration remains fully committed to extending the Ukraine conflict, …

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The Return of the Unpredictable Disruptor

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 …

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Global Disorder, Middle Powers, and the Next POTUS

America needs partners in Eurasia who can help Washington at a time when Moscow and Beijing are trying to undermine the architecture of the international system. After a decisive victory, former President Donald J. Trump is gearing up to return to the White House. As is the case …

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