Maher Abu Tair

The Least Reshuffled Prime Minister in Jordan

The Prime Minister did well to put an end to all the noise surrounding the Cabinet reshuffle. It began with the first reshuffle and continued for an entire year, during which we kept talking about a second reshuffle, appointing one person and dismissing another as we pleased.

This Is a War, Not Merely the Consequences of a War

The flow of aid into the Gaza Strip has declined significantly due to Israeli restrictions, while international attention to Gaza has also waned, as if we were witnessing a forgotten war with all its humanitarian costs.

What a Former Interior Minister Has to Say

Samir Habashneh, a former Minister of Interior who also served as a member of parliament at different points in time, spoke in Salt, renewing his call to strengthen Jordan’s internal resilience in the face of emerging threats.

The Disarmament Scenario

The recurring headline across the region is disarmament. The common factor behind the calls for disarmament is Israel, while the responses to this demand vary from one location to another.

What's Happening Between Amman and Baghdad?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has yet to visit Jordan, despite receiving an invitation in May, the delay is likely due to developments inside Iraq and the growing regional challenges affecting the Middle East.

Can they afford to topple the regime?

Despite the confrontation between Iran, the United States, Israel, and the Arabs, there is a line of political analysis arguing that it is in no one's interest to overthrow the Iranian regime.

Is Amman Growing Concern About Ramallah?

Jordan is closely and meticulously monitoring the deepening divisions within the Palestinian political landscape both the disputes among Palestinian factions and the growing rifts within the Oslo-era leadership in Ramallah, as well as the struggle over the future of the Palestinian Authority.

The Cross-Border War Scenario

The Syrian president has repeatedly stated that his country will not intervene militarily against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Türkiye has also voiced its opposition to any Syrian military intervention there, citing the high strategic costs such a move would entail.

The Alternative to the Regime May Be Worse Than the Regime

The first wave of the Arab Spring has passed, with all its well-known consequences. While some view it as little more than an "Arab Autumn" that left lasting damage across several Arab countries, it was far from a passing event.

Political Messages from the South

Everyone recognizes that Aqaba is Jordan's economic, commercial, and tourism lifeline. It is far more than just the country's maritime gateway, an industrial hub, or a fishing port.