International Policies

In Amman, there is considerable interest in the return of Donald Trump as President of the United States, reflected in open and closed political and media discussions about its potential impact on Jordan. These discussions are split between two main viewpoints. The first argues that it is premature to pass judgment, exaggerate, or be alarmed about the potential outcomes, particularly…

Germany, considered the central power of the European Union, ranks fifth in the world in terms of GDP (PPPindex), and first in Europe (which produces 29.9% domestically of the EU GDP), it is also the largest in the EU population (approximately 85 million people). It leads the European countries in the number of MEPs that influence European politics (96 members out of 720, which equals 13.3%).  Therefore, this means that Germany’s stance on the Al-Aqsa flood represents a significant variable of the international scene, this stance had a large bias in favor of Israel to the extent that only 9% of the Arab…

Italy has recently adopted a unilateral diplomatic approach to normalize its relations with the Assad regime, disregarding the EU’s unified policy and Western sanctions. This move is intended to urge the EU to reevaluate the situation in Syria, while also appeasing the populist right-wing in Italy and Europe in general. Additionally, Italy –optimistically- aims to the repatriation of Syrian refugees.…

As primaries across the US tallied vote counts on June 25, many headlines did not focus on a particular candidate but rather the pro-Israel lobby American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Spending $14.7 million on the most expensive House of Representatives primary election in US history, AIPAC effectively unseated incumbent progressive Jamaal Bowman, one of the few consistent critics of…

Introduction A frightening aspect emerges when looking at this great problem of Islamophobia in France, as it questions the foundations of a multiethnic society. The nation of France which was once hailed for its freedom, equality, and brotherhood, is grappling with bigotry and fear targeted at its Muslim population. The French dedication to secularism sometimes referred to as “Laïcité” (Hajjat…

As the United States enters a crucial election season, the pace of American popular protests against the Israeli war on Gaza rises daily, and the voices calling for a ceasefire expand. Within these protests, there are condemnations of the direct American role in supporting Israel and obstructing international efforts to end the war. Sharp criticisms of the U.S. President label…

The executive director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Robert Satloff, presented his observations following his regional tour last month to several countries. These observations carry the same ideas he seeks to emphasize, whether he visited the region or not (with slight differences, some related to Saudi comfort following their agreement with Iran). They indicate a shared Arab…

The current discussions, negotiations, and debates surrounding the aftermath of today’s war on Gaza go beyond the search for the future of the region, its political formulation, and who will govern it. The focus extends to the Palestinian issue as a whole, involving planning and thinking about the future of the entire region and its regional system, especially from the…

There are many political and symbolic gains achieved with the Al-Aqsa Flood operation, and the legendary steadfastness of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas movement, of which the most important achievement was the restoration of respect for the Palestinian cause globally, the return of the idea of ​​a “two-state solution” to the table, and the collapse of…

It became clear that since receiving news of the bombing of the Al-Burj 22 base northeast of Jordan, which resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers and the injuries of dozens, the US administration has delineated the scope of its response through statements made at the time by Pentagon Deputy Spokesperson Sabrina Singh. She indicated the involvement of the…