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Hatem Al-Naimat

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9 articlesLatest article Sunday, 25 October 2026

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An intellectual war on terrorism.

One of the dangers of terrorism is that it sows doubt in the state's ability to protect its citizens. Hence, the attack targeting Karak cannot be dealt with merely as an attack against a segment of citizens, but rather as an extension of striking the image of the state in the public mindset.…

Earlier articles

October 2026

  1. Will Netanyahu benefit from Trump's endorsement message?

    No political statement necessarily reflects the truth; therefore, the American President's message to the Israelis must be read within the context of the circumstances and factors the…

    3 min read

  2. Europe between ideals and facing crises.

    Europe is living through something greater than protest movements and strikes here and there; the continent is facing something akin to an erosion in its ability to reconcile the deeply…

    4 min read

  3. The Houthis: The New Central Danger

    It is no longer logical to treat the Houthi militia as a secondary Iranian arm that can be contained by pressuring Tehran or overthrowing the regime there alone. This militia possesses…

    2 min read

  4. Confronting Iran's Arms from a Jordanian Perspective

    It is clear that the Yemeni arena is facing a significant transformation, as the counter-offensive launched by the internationally recognized Yemeni government to reclaim areas controlled…

    3 min read

  5. Netanyahu's Fate

    In Israel, the upcoming electoral battle appears closer to a referendum on the policies of Netanyahu's government over recent years, particularly regarding his handling of wars and fronts,…

    3 min read

September 2026

  1. The Israeli Response

    Jordan is today facing a direct political confrontation with Israel, which we must recognize. The Jordanian position expressed by His Majesty the King was something that major countries did…

    3 min read

  2. The Iranian internal crisis

    The escalating political tensions in Tehran indicate that the state is witnessing a deep internal sorting, the most prominent title of which is the conflict between the logic of the…

    3 min read

  3. Will Arab countries exploit the circumstances in the region?

    The ongoing West Coast battle in Yemen is explicitly linked to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is considered one of the most important maritime passages in the world and the most impactful…

    3 min read