Analyses
Syria: the Future of the State of Uncertainty
The Syrian-Iraqi Border: Reshaping the Geopolitical Space of the Middle East
Op-Ed
Real clear world: A former terrorist inside the white house
Op-Ed
NYT: The President and A Former Terrorist Meet at the White House
Syria: the Future of the State of Uncertainty
The Syrian Unity Predicament: Files of Sovereignty, Security, and the Kurdish Issue
The Palestinian–Israeli Conflict
Trump’s Plan: Second Phase Scenarios
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Digitization of Humans or Humanization of Machine?
Between human creativity and innovation, and the speed and accuracy of machine, Hassan Ismaik tries to dispel human concerns about the development of machines that compete with man on equal terms in the economic, human, and production spheres. He also presents his vision of a complementary relationship between the innovative human and the assisting machine.
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Why the UAE is worried about a “Cold War” between the United States and China
In this paper, Muhammad Barhouma provides an assessment of the reasons behind UAE’s concern about a “cold war” between the United States and China, as well as the context of such a war, how the UAE will interact with it, the potential impact on Emirati policies if the competition between the two superpowers intensifies, and the possible scenarios that will determine the UAE’s position on it.
Jordan's Multifaceted Diplomacy Toward Europe
Europe is considered of great importance for the decision-makers in Jordan. Therefore, Jordan and the European countries have been involved in diplomatic interactions on many levels, the highest of which is King Abdullah’s meetings with European leaders. During the royal tour of Europe in October 2021, two unusual elements of Jordanian-European relations can be observed: 1- Diversification of Jordanian-European relations toward Central and Eastern Europe 2- Engagement in environmental diplomacy. The following report highlights these two elements from the standpoint of Jordan's higher interests.
The impact of the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan on the terrorism issue in Jordan
Expert Saud Al-Sharafat examines the impact of the rise of the Taliban movement and its control of Afghanistan on terrorism and extremist groups in Jordan, as well as the security risks associated with them, using a broad and in-depth analysis
Iran's Attempts to Mend Relations with Jordan: Messages and Variables
The recent Iranian moves in the course of rapprochement with Jordan, call for the assumption that a remarkable development may be witnessed in these relations, driven by several variables and a conciliatory regional climate. Therefore, this paper discusses the motivations for reviving relations, as well as the challenges they face.
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Jordan and Syria: A Cautious Rapprochement Maneuver
As military and government officials from the two neighboring countries met at high levels in Amman, Jordan-Syria relations are showing signs of cooling off the dispute factors between the two countries. This communication reached a political and leadership level with a phone call between King Abdullah II and President Bashar al-Assad. The following analytical reading reviews the most important outstanding issues between the two sides, and provides a diagnosis of the most prominent obstacles which the course of Jordanian-Syrian interactions may encounter.
From Jordan Begins the End of Syria's Isolation
There has been no clear international or regional attempt to deal with the Syrian crisis. Therefore a new strategy based on self-interest became necessary to bring everyone down back to reality and to break the ice that has been building up on the road to Damascus for ten years. And no other country in the region has the capabilities, qualifications, and advantages needed to take up this thorny task as Jordan does.
The Directions of Jordan’s Energy Sector
The Executive Action Plan for the Comprehensive Strategy of Energy Sector in Jordan for the period 2020-2030 outlines the country’s direction in the energy sector, as well as its involvement in regional energy projects by using geographical considerations and logistics to play a major role in the region. The purpose of this report is to highlight Jordan's energy strategy, as well as the special nature of Jordan's role in regional energy projects.
The Impact of Taliban's Rise on Jordan, Syria, and Iraq
The Taliban's seizure of control over Afghanistan raises several concerns in light of the impact it may have on other armed movements and groups, in a way that may restore hope and confidence in the ranks of many such groups, to return to their activities taking after the example of Taliban. Hence, this paper examines the repercussions of the rise of the Taliban on terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, as well as its impact on Jordan.