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Prof. Dr. Laith Kamal Nasrawin

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19 articlesLatest article Saturday, 24 October 2026

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Al-Karak is resilient against the bullets of treachery

Al-Karak, the city of pride and dignity, the fortress of history, and the home of chivalry and gallantry, lived through difficult hours during which feelings of sadness and anger loomed over its people, after the bullets of treachery struck a number of its sons who were martyred while participating…

Earlier articles

October 2026

  1. The Death Penalty from a Comparative Perspective

    Weeks ago, the Lebanese Parliament passed a new law abolishing the death penalty and replacing it with custodial sentences, thereby ending many years of retaining this penalty without…

    4 min read

  2. The Right to Health and the Implications of Insurance Disputes

    Over the past few days, the dispute between the Jordan Medical Association and a number of companies operating in the health insurance sector has escalated against the backdrop of…

    4 min read

  3. Jordan in the Human Rights Council

    A few days ago, Jordan was elected as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning at the start of 2027, after receiving "171" votes from the member…

    4 min read

  4. The Constitutional Dimensions of the Crown Prince Foundation

    A few days ago, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II patronized the Crown Prince Foundation’s celebration of its tenth anniversary. This occasion calls for…

    4 min read

  5. Rumors: Between Criminalization and Government Refutation

    Social media platforms have witnessed, over the past few days, the circulation of incorrect information regarding the issuance of a government decision to increase financial allocations for…

    4 min read

  6. The Continuity of the Senate and its Constitutional Implications

    A Royal Decree was issued a few days ago reappointing H.E. Mr. Faisal Al-Fayez as President of the Senate for a new two-year term, and appointing a new member to the Senate to complete the…

    5 min read

  7. Jordanian Parties Between Survival and Departure

    Days ago, the Independent Election Commission announced the dissolution of the Jordanian Al-Ghad Party, in light of the definitive judicial ruling issued in this regard, which was based on…

    4 min read

  8. The Philosophy of Postponing the Ordinary Session

    A few days ago, the Royal Decree was issued to postpone the meeting of the National Assembly in its ordinary session until November 2nd of next year, based on Article (78) of the…

    5 min read

September 2026

  1. Early Movement Towards Municipal Elections

    The Royal Decree was issued weeks ago, approving the new Local Administration Law No. "16" of 2026, which has not yet entered into force, pending sixty days after its publication in the…

    4 min read

  2. The King's Speech Between Two UN Sessions

    King Abdullah II's 2026 address to the United Nations General Assembly continues to resonate widely domestically and internationally, due to its clear positions on the Palestinian issue and…

    4 min read

  3. The King Rejects the Duality of International Law

    King Abdullah II, in his speech delivered a few days ago at the United Nations General Assembly, presented a clear legal vision of what is happening in the occupied Palestinian territories,…

    4 min read

  4. The King Angers for Palestine at the United Nations

    King Abdullah II delivered his speech at the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, dedicating the bulk of it to the situation in Palestine and the…

    5 min read

  5. Managing Dissent in Jordan

    From time to time, Jordanian society witnesses public events and issues that spark widespread debate, with Jordanians' opinions varying between supporters and opponents, whether related to…

    4 min read

  6. The Crown Prince in the Council of Ministers

    Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II recently chaired a session of the Council of Ministers, after taking the constitutional oath as Deputy King following His Majesty's departure for an overseas…

    4 min read

  7. Royal Interest in the Baptism Site

    The visit of Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince, a few days ago to the Baptism Site confirms the royal interest in this religious and historical place, and the importance of…

    4 min read

  8. On the World Law Day

    The thirteenth of September marked the World Law Day, an international occasion where societies recall the importance of law in organizing individuals' lives, protecting their rights and…

    5 min read

  9. Boards of Trustees in a New Legislative Attire

    A Royal Decree was issued a few days ago approving the Cabinet's decision to appoint the chairpersons and members of the boards of trustees of public universities for a period of four…

    5 min read

  10. "Independent Commission" to manage economic chambers elections

    The Independent Election Commission (IEC) is preparing to conduct two important economic electoral events during the remaining months of the current year. The first entails the elections…

    5 min read