Naseem Tarawnah

The Impossible Job: Can Jordan’s New PM Awn Khasawneh Make a Difference?

The Impossible Job: Can Jordan’s New PM Awn Khasawneh Make a Difference?

NASEEM TARAWNAH: So, enter Khasawneh. Compared to Bakhit, he’s an out-of-the-box choice. What probably stands out most is his legal background.

 Naseem Tarawnah

Jordan’s New Leadership: Will Jordanian’s Bakhit?

Jordan’s New Leadership: Will Jordanian’s Bakhit?

NASSEM TARAWNAH: The state needs to realize no one protesting in Jordan have been calling for regime change, but rather a change in government and real reforms.

 James M. Dorsey

Soccer: A Potential Flashpoint for Jordanian Society

Soccer: A Potential Flashpoint for Jordanian Society

JAMES M. DORSEY: Mounting tension in Jordan is unlikely to produce the same result as protests in Tunisia, but promises to make soccer an increasing flashpoint…

 James M. Dorsey

Protests & Cessation Threats Set Stage for Change

Protests & Cessation Threats Set Stage for Change

JAMES M. DORSEY: A wave of protests across the Arab world sets the stage for the redrawing of the political map of the Mideast and North Africa.