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Dr. Khaled Al-Shagran

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22 articlesLatest article Saturday, 24 October 2026

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The terrorism that targeted all Jordanians

The terrorist act that took place in Karak Governorate brings back to the forefront the long record of confrontation with terrorist organizations and extremist cells, and confirms that the terrorism that targeted Jordanians in houses of worship is the same that targeted them in their military and…

Earlier articles

October 2026

  1. Israeli settlement.. organized crimes to reshape the geography of the West Bank and Jerusalem

    New settlement plans in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank reveal a systematic Israeli policy aimed at changing the geographical and demographic reality of Palestinian land through land…

    4 min read

  2. The war alliance between Trump's calculations and Netanyahu's future

    Military and political calculations are intertwined in the potential confrontation between the United States, the Israeli occupation, and Iran, with the approach of the Israeli…

    4 min read

  3. Growing Extremism in Israel.. Illusions of Power and the Risks of Sliding Toward the Abyss

    The growing trends of extremist political thought within the Israeli occupation state reveal profound shifts in the perspective on the Palestinian cause, in light of the expanding influence…

    5 min read

  4. Settler crimes target witnesses.. Journalists and diplomats in the confrontation

    Settler crimes in the occupied West Bank reveal a highly dangerous reality, in which attacks expand to reach Palestinians in their lands and homes, international journalists documenting the…

    5 min read

  5. Jordan and Australia.. A strategic partnership that serves national priorities and enhances regional stability

    The Jordanian-Australian joint statement, issued at the conclusion of the talks between His Majesty King Abdullah II and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, charts a…

    5 min read

  6. The King's visit to Australia.. A multi-track partnership and renewed Jordanian interests

    Royal visits represent an effective tool for expanding the network of international relations, strengthening Jordan's political and diplomatic presence, and opening new channels for…

    4 min read

  7. The King's visit to Malaysia.. Strengthening Jordanian interests and expanding partnership horizons

    His Majesty King Abdullah II's visit to Malaysia holds strategic importance in the context of Jordan's drive to diversify its international partnerships, expand its economic markets, and…

    4 min read

  8. Fairness to National Press

    The government's approval of the basis for publishing government advertisements in daily newspapers is an important step in regulating the relationship between official institutions and the…

    5 min read

  9. Post-Poll.. A Reading of the Impact of Decision-Making and Government Communication

    The results of the Center for Strategic Studies poll, two years after the government's formation, allow for an interpretation of the relationship between what the government implements,…

    7 min read

  10. Israeli Occupation Army and Settlers: Crimes Without Accountability

    This year, the olive harvest season in the West Bank enters amid a serious escalation in settler crimes and the complicity of the Israeli occupation army, where attacks on farmers continue…

    5 min read

  11. Israeli Extremism Produces Explosion Scenarios in the West Bank

    The escalation of Israeli talk about the 'turning the cannons' scenario in the West Bank reveals a new level of extremism in political and security thinking, where the Palestinian Authority…

    4 min read

  12. Teachers making a difference

    In every person's life, there is a teacher who left an impact that extended beyond school walls; a word of encouragement in a moment of hesitation, a stance that restored a student's…

    4 min read

  13. Government Field Visits: Monitoring Reality and Managing Achievement

    Government field visits reveal a significant shift in the management of public files, particularly in transitioning from direct observation of reality to building an integrated path for…

    3 min read

September 2026

  1. Population Census: The Foundation for State and Society Planning

    The comprehensive population census is one of the most important tools that countries rely on to know the reality of their societies and plan for their future, because it provides an…

    6 min read

  2. Israeli Occupation.. Expansionist Ambitions and Multiple Fronts

    The Israeli occupation government operates in a regional environment with multiple confrontation arenas ranging from Gaza and the West Bank to Lebanon and Syria. Meanwhile, the occupation…

    5 min read

  3. "Al-Aqsa Mosque" Facing a Project to Change Reality

    The Al-Aqsa Mosque has entered a highly dangerous phase with the escalation of Israeli incursions and the widening scope of attacks and Talmudic rituals inside and around the mosque,…

    5 min read

  4. Values in the King’s Speech.. Principles as a Framework for Policy and a Stance in Facing Crises

    His Majesty King Abdullah II’s speech before the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly carried a clear political vision regarding the nature of the phase the region and the…

    10 min read

  5. The King's Speech: Jordan's Messages to the Region and the World

    The speech of His Majesty King Abdullah II before the United Nations General Assembly carried a comprehensive political and strategic reading of the crises faced by the region and their…

    5 min read

  6. The Crown Prince in the Council of Ministers: The Follow-up that Links Vision to Achievement

    The chairmanship of the session of the Council of Ministers by His Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, Deputy of His Majesty the King, carries deep implications related to the…

    8 min read