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Dr. Majid Rafizadeh
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh is a political scientist specializing in U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East and is a Harvard-educated scholar. He can be reached at [email protected] or on X at @Dr_Rafizadeh.
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Battle against drug and arms smugglers is critical to Jordan’s national security
The escalating influx of arms and drugs into Jordan represents a pressing concern that cannot be ignored. This surge in smuggling activity demands immediate attention and effective countermeasures to safeguard the nation’s security and stability.
Peace, unity and challenges for the EU on Europe Day
Europe Day will be marked this week. This is a day that symbolizes peace and unity across the continent, as well as the imperative to acknowledge the multifaceted challenges the people of Europe face.
Enhanced Iraq-Jordan ties a win-win situation
The latest developments in Iraqi-Jordanian relations, including the meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and King Abdullah of Jordan in Munich in February, appear to signal a critical development toward bolstering relations between the two nations.