2019 has seen the biggest protests in the MENA region since 2011 together with ongoing wars, escalating tensions and economic and political insecurity.
Articles tagged: ‘Jordan’
Israel and Jordan: the peace treaty turns 25 but no celebrations
Posted onThe 25th anniversary of the Israel-Jordan peace treaty falls on 26 October but neither side sees much to celebrate. How will the future of the relationship evolve?
The Arab states, Israel and the Palestinians
Posted onSome Arab regimes have continued to develop their relations with Israel despite the latter’s conduct towards the Palestinians. But there’s a limit to how far they will go.
Saudi Arabia – no war fever
Posted onThe practical and political consequences of the Abqaiq raid still not worked out. Iran blamed.
Religious intolerance in the MENA region and the position of Christians
Posted onLike other religious minorities, Christians in the MENA region suffer from varying degrees of discrimination and persecution, from a variety of sources. HMG’s response.
Palestinian water questions
Posted onPalestinian water resources are already under strain. Population growth and climate change will make things more difficult.
Poetry and hate speech
Posted onImportance of poetry in the Arab world, including the poetry of abuse. Social media and hate speech.
“Peace to prosperity”
Posted onBahrain workshop on the economic tranche of the deal of the century a near flop. Next stage uncertain.
Arms sales further questioned
Posted onThe Senate in Washington and the Court of Appeal in London find fault with current policy on arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
The Bahrain workshop: who’s going and who isn’t?
Posted onPalestinians, whether official or business, will not attend the Bahrain workshop. Seven Arab states will nevertheless take part; so will some international organisations. The event will not be a resounding success but an embarrassing flop may have been narrowly avoided.