In Syria’s border regions, changes in demographics, economics, and security mean that an inter-Syrian peace process will require consensus among main regional powers that Syria must remain united, that no one side can be victorious, and that perennial instability threatens the region.
Although the policy appears insensitive, the government’s arguments are logical and widely supported.
Climate change in the Middle East will amplify preexisting vulnerabilities stemming from conflict, displacement, marginalization, and corruption, while also creating new risks. Governments in the region will need to adopt more inclusive reforms as part of their climate adaptation strategies.
To launch a documentary film on the impact of climate change in Jordan through the lives of ordinary citizens, the MHKCMEC will host a virtual event that will delve deeper into the issues raised in the documentary and explore their relevance to Jordan and the wider region on Wednesday, April 19 from 09:00 AM till 10:00 AM (EEST) with Bayan Sabra and Roman Haddad.
In recent days, Jordan has led the way in Arab countries’ rapprochement with Syria. But Amman’s experience shows that, without regional coordination, bilateral normalization can win only limited concessions.
Across the Arab world, different education reform initiatives have had varying levels of success in different contexts. This paper explores some types of education reform that could serve as groundwork for broader change.
Lebanon’s and Jordan’s efforts to advance female participation in their armed forces are discussed in a pair of podcasts.
