As world leaders convene at the United Nations for their annual gathering, the eyes of the international community are fixated on the complex web of geopolitical tensions that have dominated recent global affairs.

In an increasingly interconnected world, where globalisation and geopolitical tensions collide, the recent coup d'état in some African nations has sent shockwaves throughout the international community.

The Middle East has long been a crucible of history, where ancient civilisations flourished, empires rose and fell and conflicts simmered beneath the scorching desert sun.

Over 30 heads of state, senior politicians, military officers, diplomats and 110 ministers and business representatives have taken part in the 59th Munich Security Conference, to discuss security challenges the world is undergoing.

Jordan has always been wedged between regional threats, domestic socioeconomic pressures and international conflicts.

I have been discussing the latest incidents in Jordan with a number of political and security strategists in the West who voiced their support for government measures to counter violence.

 The US-Russian negotiations on Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) were supposed to be held between November 29 and December 6 in Egypt, which is deemed a centre for strategic disarmament dialogue.

The Arab countries and the People's Republic of China have historically friendly and harmonious relations, and this distinguished relationship continues to this day, as these bilateral relations between the two countries are based on the principles of respect and non-interference

Aristotle once said: “Nature abhorred a vacuum”. It has always been said in popular sayings and proverbs that “the void is always looking for someone to fill”.