Trump’s win is a victory for Americans who feel abandoned by the coastal elites and a Democratic Party that moved too far from mainstream America The American people have spoken and spoken clearly that Donald Trump is their choice for president. They sent a clear message to the …
Read More »How Trump Won
He was impeached, found guilty of sexual assault, faced 116 indictments, and was convicted in a Manhattan court. None of it mattered. Here’s why. Trump—the king of the meme—demonstrated a mastery of the political image, creating iconic visuals that defined him as a champion for half the country. …
Read More »Understanding the Middle Corridor
The West ought to double down on its economic support for trade routes through Central Asia, even if it simultaneously aids China in the short term. On October 21, Bahnoperator Austria and KTZ Express, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Railways, signed a memorandum outlining their intention to regularly ship …
Read More »Donald Trump Wins: Can He Deliver ‘A Golden Age’ for America?
Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory over Kamala Harris draws comparisons to Grover Cleveland’s non-consecutive presidencies, yet it’s Ronald Reagan’s 1980 win over Jimmy Carter that parallels Trump’s promise of a conservative “revolution.” With his triumph against Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is being likened to Grover Cleveland, …
Read More »Europe’s Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Surprising Return
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has ignited a spectrum of reactions across Europe, highlighting the continent’s ambivalent stance toward his leadership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen quickly extended her congratulations, underscoring a commitment to maintaining …
Read More »The Gaza and Lebanon Wars Are Consuming Tens of Billions of U.S. Tax Dollars
U.S.-subsidized weapons for Israel and related military operations in the region have cost at least $22.76 billion since the start of the Gaza War. The Biden administration’s decision to send a THAAD missile defense systemand 100 U.S. personnel to operate and support it marks the latest upsurge in …
Read More »Jordan Needs Bold Action, Not Just Optimism, to Forge a New Future
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh In his call for optimism, Minister of State for Economic Affairs Muhannad Shehadeh urged us to look ahead with hope, embracing positivity to cut through the fog of negativity and frustration. He challenged us to replace cynicism with purpose and to move beyond symbolic …
Read More »The High Stakes of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: Policy, Power, and Progress
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is a decisive moment, with far-reaching implications for the nation’s future. At its core, this election is a battle over policy, power, and progress, as candidates present sharply contrasting visions for America. From healthcare reform and climate action to economic inequality and foreign …
Read More »The Israeli Attack on Iran: U.S. Caution and the New Regional Calculus
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The dawn airstrikes launched by Israel on October 26, 2024, targeting Iranian positions in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam, have escalated tensions between the two nations. The attacks represent a continuation of the region’s power struggle but seem to stop short of full-scale war. The American …
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