As Syrian war refugees began entering Jordan, Abdullah was reminded of the past; the waves of Palestinian migration, the mass arrival of Iraqis, and the crises that followed.

February 7, 1999, King Hussein, the powerful ruler of Jordan, was no longer alive. The departure of his coffin from the royal palace could easily be interpreted as Jordan's departure from its fragile stability.

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung, facing declining approval ratings amid domestic opposition to deploying troops for the US conflict with Iran, has stated that there will be no deployment that involves or engages in the war, nor will military assets be dispatched

King Hussein offered Israel more concessions to end the Six-Day War than those outlined in the U.N. resolution, including navigation rights in the Gulf of Aqaba and deeper influence over the Suez Canal.

The US war on Iran continues to backfire on its own economy, creating massive pain for the average American, forcing the Fed to increase interest rates.

For decades, Jordan positioned itself as a defender of Palestinian rights and fought Israel in the wars that reshaped West Asia. But behind the rhetoric of confrontation, political realities were already pushing the kingdom toward a different path.

Increasing opposition to the Republican Party may result in a midterm election win for the Democrats in the House of Representatives. That means a likely 3rd impeachment of President Donald Trump, but it’s likely that he would ultimately be acquitted by the Senate.