Hasan Siddiqui highlights the newfound success of Syrian rebel groups in the North, what it comes with, and what it means for the current regime and potentially Syria’s future.
Jordan
Discrimination Against Female Legal Guardians in Jordan
Seema Kawar sheds light on the discrimination against female legal guardians in Jordan.
Breaking Point: Hyperextending Hizbullah
Hasan Siddiqui’s outlook on the current situation in the Levant and Hezbollah’s capacity therein.
The Egyptian Response to ISIS in Libya
As a result of the beheading of 21 Egyptians and the recent murder of a Jordanian pilot, the Arab world has been drawn into the fight against ISIS
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II
Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat. Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section I
Zaid discusses the public Jordanian reaction to Lt. Kasasbeh’s execution at the hands of ISIS. He explores publications regarding intensified Jordanian involvement in the coalition fight against ISIS.
Smart Defense, Group Procurement, and Interoperability: Examining the Current State of Affairs
Jenny Yang discusses increased arms cooperation and the facilitation of procurement among NATO members.
The Challenge of Housing Syrian Refugees
Malcolm discusses the ways in which different countries are dealing with the admittance of Syrian refugees.
Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Loss of Free Healthcare and Recurrent Deportations
In his latest article, Michael explores Jordan’s capacity to absorb refugees fleeing Syria’s war and to provide adequate health care and education services.
Unrest in Jerusalem
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the wave of terror attacks sweeping the streets of Jerusalem, and the escalation of tensions over access to the Temple Mount.