Over the last few years, there has been an ongoing escalation of diplomatic and political tension between Jordan and Israel that does not reflect the existing peace treaty, nor the level of security cooperation that exists between the two parts.

The challenges in the Middle East continue as the region appears to be facing a new wave of destabilisation from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and the West Bank.The Lebanese political crisis appears to be deepening as the economic crisis grips tighter.

There is no doubt that there is a real desire to conduct parliamentarian elections this year in Jordan. It is critical, however, that there is a fundamental change in the image of the parliament, which several recent polls suggest is facing widespread negative perceptions.

While the world has been focused on dealing with COVID-19, and the resources of the security apparatus confronted the epidemic, transforming institutions to apply restrictions and maintain social distancing, more traditional security threats have been operating with less pressure

Jordan continues to face challenges internally and regionally, and as the annexation of the West Bank and the Jordan Valley announced by the Israeli government is approaching, this adds more challenges to the issues Jordan faces.

The impact of COVID-19 is paving the way for political systems to undertake an internal restructure of policies and the way the internal workings of the systems operate.There are increasing reports of the misuse of laws and restrictions in a way that restricts the freedom and lib

As we move to the next phase of managing COVID-19, it will be critical to effectively implement strategies on the ground.

In the op-ed His Majesty King Abdullah had published in the Washington Post this week, he has seized this historic moment as the whole world is undergoing a pivotal phase as we transition to a new era.The world is clearly reshaping as a result of COVID-19, and His Majesty highlig

Perhaps the most noticeable dynamic of the global COVID-19 pandemic is the increased reliance on the role of the state, and the need for government and security institutions to play the role of the regulator and stabiliser.