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Iran is threatening today a ground war that could extend to neighboring regional countries, which practically means entering through the Iraqi gate or landing operations on the coasts of the Arab Gulf. In light of the current conditions in Iran and the costs it has incurred over the past months, a…
Jordan holds a legitimate ambition to become a regional and global hub for conferences, but it seems this ambition lacks a realistic path to realization under the current prevailing vision.…
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No sooner had Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi left Malaysia than King Abdullah II arrived there, prompting an examination of this timing which, even if not linked to direct…
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Anyone reflecting on the state of the Arab world over the last two decades arrives at many ambiguous areas, most notably the security state, which proved to be like the staff of Solomon,…
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The West Bank has witnessed a process of eroding the capabilities of the Palestinian people and their capacity for initiative and organizing their energies for steadfastness, which was…
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A friend, who works in an advanced position in the financial management of a major Arab company, tells me about the company's reliance on artificial intelligence to manage and monitor…
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Arab countries can be classified based on the nature of the social media platform prevalent among their citizens, which hosts political and social dialogue. Thus, platforms like Instagram,…
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With escalating threats in the Bab el-Mandeb region, Jordan appears to be in a relatively reasonable position as a result of investing in relations with the Syrian side over the past…
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When King Abdullah II stands before the United Nations General Assembly, he is not speaking from the position of a leader of a state observing the region from afar, because Jordan is an…
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Tawjihi exams continue to represent a recurring nightmare for every Jordanian family, directly or indirectly, because education has long been a driver of social mobility, and the status of…
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Despite the significant economic challenges, Jordan's state performance remains advanced and capable of managing balance within a difficult and unfavorable environment while achieving many…
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