Deradicalisation is a top issue on the agenda of stakeholders, donors and government in Jordan.Projects, speeches, conferences and workshops are trying to address the issue and find a workable solution.While theories and proposals are to be encouraged, it is important that we sta

The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States represents the start of a new phase following eight years of Obama’s administration. His win has surprised many people, but Trump the candidate will be very different from Trump the president.His victory speech w

One of the key characteristics of a progressive society is its capacity to deal with new developments. As life moves forward people must adapt, accept and live with new concepts that appear, from technology, lifestyle changes, new ways of thinking and changing services.In Jo

After more than two years without a president, Lebanon has finally elected Michel Aoun.

Over the last few decades we have seen the evolution of terrorist groups from Al Qaeda through to Daesh.

According to various security reports, the last few weeks have seen systematic mass withdrawal of Daesh fighters from Mosul, in anticipation of the battle to free this city from the terrorist group’s grip.The US insists on separating political and military efforts in the fight ag

More than six years into the Syrian crisis, it appears that neither a political nor a military solution is unattainable. Still, the military situation is not completely against the Syrian army and its Russian ally.Strategically, the real change on the ground was made by Turk

Changes in school curricula have stirred much debate and discussion in the country.It is important to look at this issue from all perspectives.Many people find it difficult to rule out conspiracy theories when it comes to any change.

The crises across the region are putting a lot of pressure on the security services.There is no light at the end of the tunnel and very little hope that the crises will end soon.Across the region, the dominant feelings are division, hate and revenge, and an increased level of vio