One of the most important, but least talked about, learning skills in our part of the world is that of independent learning.

The displacement of people from several countries in our region, due to the conflicts that erupted in these countries in the aftermath of the failed Arab Spring, and the unprecedented levels of violence and bloodshed that have accompanied them are a tragedy that affects these poo

We are witnessing a heightened focus on public school curricula by many stakeholders, primarily NGOs and a variety of emerging pressure groups.This is a welcome development.Much is being said by way of informed analysis and constructive criticism that the ministry could benefit f

There is increasing talk about a forthcoming American peace initiative on the Palestinian issue.In principle, this is good.

Reform is still a priority in our society, and there are repeated calls for it by activists and stakeholders across the various sectors.Many are putting forward good ideas for discussion, some of which transformed into strategies and plans of action.Even though our region has bee

Can a few cause much havoc?Yes, they can.

By “lost generation” I am not referring to Gertrude Stein’s famous description of the generation that grew up during and after World War I in America and Europe.I am borrowing the term to describe the current, sad, state of our young people, in Jordan and the Arab world at large.

While much of the terror that is plaguing some countries in our part of the world is homegrown, much of it comes from abroad: primarily from Europe, the US, Australia and some other Asian countries.The Western terrorists, in particular, seem to occupy prominent positions and play

We in this part of the world welcome all efforts geared towards fighting and then eradicating terrorism, exercised by countries from the region and beyond. While terrorism is primarily ravaging several countries in our region, it is also directly affecting several other coun