About two years ago, I wrote a report about hundreds of young people from the city of Irbid who had travelled to the United States through irregular routes. At first glance, the problem appeared to be

It might seem strange, at first glance, that Jordan — a country hit by roughly 300 missiles and drones during the war with Iran — would be more worried about Israel than about Iran. Looking at things

Abu Olbeh: The problem with political life lies not only in the laws, but also in how they are implemented Abla Abu Olbeh: Most political forces in Jordan remain outside the legislative sphere Abu

The economist and head of the Arab Forum, Mohammad Al-Bashir, said that addressing Jordan's economic crisis requires a fundamental review of public-finance tools. He warned against continued reliance

Aaron Magid left a less headline-grabbing question unanswered, one that is far more important to the kingdom’s future: “How is King Abdullah II trying to preserve the stability of a country born in

King Abdullah II’s visit to China looks different depending on the perspective from which it is viewed. Chinese media coverage has focused primarily on partnership, the economy, technology, and

Over the past several years, there has been little mystery surrounding the source of most drug smuggling attempts targeting Jordan from Syria. The locations, individuals, and networks involved have

On June 21, 2026, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan resumed the execution of capital punishment after a voluntary moratorium that lasted nearly nine years. This decision involved the execution of six

The war ended without the collapse of Iran and without Israel achieving its major objectives. At the same time, Tehran did not emerge as an outright victor, despite attempts by some observers to

Al-Tahrawi to Radio Al-Balad: Jordan holds resources far beyond what many imagine Jordan’s gas sector: reserves may reach tens of trillions of cubic feet Al-Risha field: a national success story with