Fahad Al-Khaitan

So Democracy Does Not Become a Burden on Municipalities

Jordan's experience since the return of parliamentary and party-based political life has not always succeeded in aligning the outcomes of democracy with the country's national priorities, particularly in the areas of economic development and local governance

Who Do You Support at the World Cup?

Jordan's historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup for the first time has made the tournament far more meaningful to Jordanians.

Israeli Blackmail and Jordan’s Response

The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government not to renew the agreement to sell Jordan an additional 50 million cubic meters of water, beyond the country's allocation under the peace treaty, is not new.

Region Enters a Waiting Game as Iran-U.S. Diplomacy Continues

Amman — The anticipated conclusion of U.S.-Iran negotiations is unlikely to materialize by the end of the current 60-day deadline, according to political analysis. Instead of a decisive outcome, diplomatic efforts appear set to continue through additional rounds of talks.

A New Chapter in Relations Between Amman and Baghdad

The Jordanian government did not wait long before opening channels of communication with Iraq's new Prime Minister, Ali Al-Zaidi. An economic-focused ministerial delegation visited Baghdad last week carrying the key files of bilateral relations, which Al-Zaidi described as "strategic."

Our Stolen Water

Not a day goes by without a press report about an attack on water sources or major transport lines. Attacks in which there is a dare in transgression, which raises surprise and wonder.

Israel and the Eastern Border Obsession

After Oct. 7, Netanyahu made his famous threats to change the face of the Middle East. He had what he wanted on more than one front, as the region has changed a lot since that date, regimes that have fallen, others have changed their face, and with them the absence of great leaders, and most importantly, the change that has affected the borders and geography on several fronts. This is apparently not enough for Netanyahu, who has lost his major battle with Iran, after the failure of the plans to overthrow the Supreme Leader's rule, and I don't think he will back down from trying.

The World Cup: Jordanians in Their Respectable Presence

Jordan’s presence on the global stage and in international forums has always been respectable and highly regarded. Every representation of Jordan at global events receives widespread praise; this small country on the world map holds an esteemed position among major nations. Jordan’s representatives have consistently risen to the occasion through their performance and solid reputation.