Posts About Jordan
A New Era of Realpolitik?
United Arab Emirates/Somalia - The Israeli-Hezbollah war has polarized Arab opinion in an unprecedented way. It may have a far reaching impact on other volatile parts of the Muslim world and further complicate the already strained relations between the West and Islam, especially if the West fails to accurately read the situation and respond properly to the changing political landscape in the Middle East.
Kingdoms More Stable Than Republics
With the way the Arab world has gone, a stable, serious and relatively open monarchy is more favorable than a supposed republic. Powerful positions are granted to leaders' sons in Syria, Egypt and Libya while the Kingdoms of Jordan, Bahrain and Morocco enjoy the most serious democratization in the region.
West Must Give Aid to Exporters of Labor
The Western countries have a direct responsibility to remove the causes of political and financial instability in many of the countries that are exporting immigrants.
Political Quotas Aren't Enough
Ramallah,Palestine/Amman,Jordan - Non-governmental women's organizations have been mostly limited to the elite; their progressive positions are little more than lip service.
Highrises Sprout Up in Amman
Amman, Jordan/Ramallah, Palestine - For the past three years, Jordan's capital has been experiencing a huge building boom, much of it a result of the huge influx of Iraqis and Palestinians. Prices are skyrocketing, and many citizens fear for their skylines.
Protect Migrant Labor in Arab Nations
At a time when many Arab immigrants in Europe and America protest against discrimination, we must address the terrible treatment of migrants on our own soil.
PostGlobal Bloggers
M. J. Akbar, New Delhi, India Mubashar Jawed Akbar is a leading Indian journalist and author. He's the founder and editor-in-chief of The Asian Age, a daily multi-edition Indian newspaper with a global perspective and editor-in-chief of The Deccan Chronicle, a news daily based in Hyderabad. He has written books including Blood Brothers, Nehru: The Making of India, Kashmir: Behind the Vale, Riot After Riot, The Shade of Swords, and India: The Siege Within. Kyoko Altman, Hong Kong, China Kyoko Altman is a writer based in Hong Kong. She has worked as a correspondent and anchor for CNN and...
Stick to Basics: Arab-Israeli Coexistence
Given his role in taking Britain into war in Iraq and Afghanistan, it will be a tough job for Tony Blair to play the role of a peacemaker in the Middle East. However, he should lose no time trying to mediate the current factional fighting between Hamas and Fatah. He can't do this himself, and will need to get the Arab states more involved.
Iran Cannot Dominate
Tel Aviv, Israel - Iran is trying to create a "Shiite Crescent" but Sunnites will prevent Iranian hegemony.
