Jordan detained a prince. The government’s determined to squash political dissent.
Criticizing the king is considered an act of terrorism
The pandemic compromised Jordan’s parliamentary elections
This was one of the least democratic elections in the country’s recent history.
Humanitarian aid in Syria is being politicized — and too many civilians in need aren’t getting it
When the government controls the aid, it gets used for political gain.
Assad’s control over Syria’s security apparatus is limited
Beneath an image of centralized authority is a divided system of competing security actors.
Jordanians worry that the ‘deal of the century’ will come at their expense
At a protest against the United States’ Middle East peace
Trump’s Golan Heights tweet will have global consequences on territorial expansion
As if undercutting efforts to build a lasting peace with the Palestinians and the region weren’t enough.
Youth revolts and political opposition in Jordan
[caption id="attachment_81819" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters demonstrate outside the Prime Minister's