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The visit of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Moscow and his meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on October 15, 2025, generated widespread discussion and debate about its underlying motives and political implications. The timing was particularly significant, coming at a critical geopolitical juncture for both Syria and the wider region. The visit coincided with an accelerating Arab and…

Student activism among Jordanian universities represents an important field for understanding social and cultural change among youth. It is a measure of students’ concern for, and response to, intellectual, cultural, national, and pan-Arab issues. Their concern has traditionally been shaped by official and institutional limits—either in the form of student unions, clubs, politically-oriented blocs, registered groups, or activities tolerated by…

The assassination of conservative American activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk1—killed instantly by a bullet while delivering a speech at the University of Utah—was a pivotal moment that dominated the political and media scenes. The incident triggered a storm of reactions on social media both inside and outside the United States, fueling speculations and analyses about its background, possible implications,…