Daesh shifted technically and tactically its method of carrying out terrorist operations in Istanbul; moreover, the assailant attacked at a vital time, New Year’s Eve celebrations, in spite of the warnings and the security measures that had been taken to face such potential dange

The battle over Aleppo is one of the most important developments in the efforts to reach an end to the Syrian crisis, even though it will not be the last battle in the country.Observers say that the battle for Aleppo is a major step for the Syrian regime’s regaining control of th

Once again the last weeks there were reports of Israeli jet fighters attacking a Hizbollah convoy west of Damascus.These ongoing attacks of Hizbollah fighters, leaders and convoys are part of an escalation between Israel and the Lebanese party that could soon lead to open confron

Recently, the United Nations Development Programme launched the “Arab Human Development Report (AHDR) 2016: Youth and the Prospects for Human Development in a Changing Reality”. The report highlights shocking facts and statistics regarding many aspects related to the youth a

Deradicalisation is a top issue on the agenda of stakeholders, donors and government in Jordan.Projects, speeches, conferences and workshops are trying to address the issue and find a workable solution.While theories and proposals are to be encouraged, it is important that we sta

The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States represents the start of a new phase following eight years of Obama’s administration. His win has surprised many people, but Trump the candidate will be very different from Trump the president.His victory speech w

One of the key characteristics of a progressive society is its capacity to deal with new developments. As life moves forward people must adapt, accept and live with new concepts that appear, from technology, lifestyle changes, new ways of thinking and changing services.In Jo

After more than two years without a president, Lebanon has finally elected Michel Aoun.

Over the last few decades we have seen the evolution of terrorist groups from Al Qaeda through to Daesh.