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Farrah Al Abdallat
Despite being surrounded by turmoil and escalating regional tensions, Syria’s diplomatic track has continued to advance. Since assuming the presidency, Ahmad al-Sharaa has focused on restoring Syria to a functioning state footing, using diplomacy as a primary tool rather than an afterthought. A steady stream of high-level visits to Damascus-from Mahmoud Abbas and Nawaf Salam in 2025, to Ursula von der Leyen and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2026-points to a deliberate attempt to normalize engagement with a state long treated as diplomatically untouchable.
As 2025 comes to an end, one of the most consistent pillars of Jordan’s foreign policy has been King Abdullah II’s unwavering leadership and commitment to the Aqaba Process-an initiative that, over nearly a decade, has evolved as a core aspect to the Kingdom’s international identity. Originating in 2015 to strengthen global coordination against terrorism, the Process has since expanded into a multidimensional diplomatic framework rooted in dialogue, shared values, and cross-regional partnership. It reflects His Majesty’s long-held view that extremism must be confronted not only through security measures but through social cohesion, mutual respect, and a unified moral stance among diverse societies.
Jordan’s recent advisory concerning online attempts to recruit Jordanian citizens into the Russian military has prompted thoughtful discussion across the country. Although the number of cases appears small, the advisory is notable because it points to a broader global trend: digital communication has become fast, borderless, and capable of reaching individuals in ways that were unimaginable only a decade ago.
New survey data and recent developments highlight Jordan’s pragmatic engagement with Damascus, reflecting a shift from ideological alignment to stability-driven diplomacy.
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