Publications

This material was published in the third issue of the Jordanian Politics and Society magazine (JPS). NoteThe views and opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of neither PSI nor the Editors. The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in early December 2024 ushered in a new regional…

This material was published in the third issue of the Jordanian Politics and Society magazine (JPS). NoteThe views and opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of neither PSI nor the Editors. Northeastern Syria, which encompasses three governorates —al-Hasakah, Raqqa, and Deir ez-Zor—constitutes a complex geopolitical flashpoint where the…

The recent press conference held in Amman, which brought together Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, the U.S. Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, conveyed a significant message concerning the shifting dynamics in the region. It underscored Jordan’s deep concern over the painful developments in As Suwayda specifically, and in Syria more broadly—events that Amman views…

This material was published in the third issue of the Jordanian Politics and Society magazine (JPS). NoteThe views and opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of neither PSI nor the Editors. The collapse of the Assad regime represents a critical juncture in Middle Eastern geopolitics, with significant implications…

This material was published in the third issue of the Jordanian Politics and Society magazine (JPS). NoteThe views and opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of neither PSI nor the Editors. In light of the evolving Syrian landscape and its multifaceted conflict—where the former regime used military and…

This material was published in the third issue of the Jordanian Politics and Society magazine (JPS). NoteThe views and opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of neither PSI nor the Editors. Azerbaijan and Syria share a deep bond rooted in historical and cultural ties. This bond traces…

This material was published in the third issue of the Jordanian Politics and Society magazine (JPS). NoteThe views and opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of neither PSI nor the Editors. The ascent of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to power in Syria—and the appointment of the leader…

This material was published in the third issue of the Jordanian Politics and Society magazine (JPS). NoteThe views and opinions expressed in the magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of neither PSI nor the Editors. This issue of the Jordanian Politics & Society magazine is released as the dust momentarily settles…

Over the past few weeks, the Middle East has experienced a rapid sequence of developments that have brought the region into a renewed state of uncertainty. Among the most significant were Israeli strikes targeting Iranian sites, followed shortly by U.S. precision airstrikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear-related facilities: the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, the Natanz Nuclear Centre, and the…

The Israeli-Iranian war reflects a shift in the dynamics governing regional relations in the Middle East. It embodies a significant development in Israel’s new security doctrine—moving from a defensive security perspective to a strategy of offence, dominance, and long-range deterrence. This expansion stretches from eastern Iran to southern Yemen. It aims at eliminating key threats that have evolved incrementally since…