In an exclusive interview with TPQ, His Majesty King Abdullah II reflects on how Jordan is living the Arab Spring and how the historic changes of the past year are impacting regional dynamics. To Jordan, King Abdullah explains, the Arab Spring was a much-awaited opportunity to overcome internal resistance to change and embark on an unprecedented political reform process. On the regional scene, the on-going Syrian crisis, and its potential consequences for Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iraq, remain the biggest question mark. Jordan’s King, who recently hosted the first Palestinian-Israeli talks in more than 16 months, also warns that the window of opportunity for Mideast peace is quickly narrowing. https://www.turkishpolicy.com/article/680/interview-with-king-abdullah-ii/
Syrian civil war: Impact on Global Peace and Stability Sajid Karim
The Syrian crisis, which started in 2011 as an anti-government protest against President Bashar-al-Assad transformed into a civil war in the first quarter of 2012. Since then, the war continued unabated resulting into one of the worst humanitarian crises after the Second World War by killing more than 470,000 people and displacing half of the Syria’s total population either internally or externally. It has also dragged regional and global powers to wage proxy war in its territory and caused spill-over effects within and beyond the region. In this context, this paper is an attempt to analyse the Syrian crisis, geopolitics behind the crisis and its implications. In doing so, the paper identifies authoritarian nature of President Bashar-al-Assad’s government, sectarian division, deteriorated socioeconomic condition, competing gas export interest by global and regional powers, acute water crisis in rural areas and intervention of foreign powers as major reasons for deepening the crisis and prolonging this war. The ruling Baath Party of Syria headed by President Assad, coalition of Syrian opposition forces and their military entity, regional and global forces namely Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar, United States (US), Russia, Lebanon’s Shiite militia group Hezbollah and different Sunni armed extremist groups like Al-Nusra Front and Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are the main actors of this conflict. The paper argues that apart from its devastating impact on Syria’s socio-political and economic condition, the conflict has shaken the entire Middle East in particular and has made a corrosive effect on the West’s relations with both Russia and China as a whole. This conflict has also caused the biggest wave of disorderly migration after the Second World War and facilitated emergence of armed extremist organisations like ISIS and Al Nusra Front which are posing serious threat to global peace and security
Regional Integration and Cooperation as Panacea to the Middle East Conflict: ...inventionjournals
The multiple crises afflicting the Middle East have now reached a critical inflection point. The region is undergoing the proverbial perfect storm, with more states descending into civil war and a proliferation of failed states now being exploited by ISIS. Regional cooperation led by Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey represents the best means for resolving these problems and avoiding catastrophic scenarios for the Middle East in the decades ahead. Although the risk that the four powers will just muddle through and not cooperate is high given the “speeding train” effects of the megatrends and the momentum of the current conflicts in the region. The paper sets out to address questions about why and how the problem in the Middle East has persisted, why the integration of Yemen into the regional blocs has remained unattained amongst other concerns. Using secondary sources and content analysis the paper tries to explore the situation and concludes that what remains of the Middle East to attain greatness in global affairs lies in its undaunted resolve to forge a regional font. Drawing from this it concludes amongst other things that the countries of the Middle East must set aside their differences and limit the suspicion and tension amongst one another in the interest of a robust regional stability.
The world is painfully aware of the horrific suffering in Syria and yet unable to find a way to end it. This consultation assembled by the Universal Peace Federation in Amman, Jordan, October 11-13, 2013, quickly doubled in size, eventually numbering more than 40 participants. This initial report takes a thematic approach, highlighting its strengths and special characteristics, which might be summarized as its diversity and the interdisciplinary approach; regional and international perspectives; religious/spiritual perspectives; NGO perspectives, and the points emphasized in the declaration.
The conflict in Syria has escalated at an alarming rate, leaving more than 100,000 people dead and more than 2 million internally displaced persons and refugees; in effect, spawning a human disaster of enormous magnitude. With recent news of the August 21 deaths of 1400 men, women, and children as a result of chemical weapons, the world's leading stakeholders, including the permanent members of the UN Security Council, find themselves at a critical juncture. While a solution seems far away, there is at least movement in the direction of establishing some international control over Syria's stockpiles of chemical weapons, a move that might avert a military intervention by the USA.
UPF appeals to the United Nations and the major powers to redouble their efforts for a diplomatic solution. Meanwhile, we call upon leaders of the world's great faith traditions, especially Muslims, Jews, and Christians, to come together in the search for a solution that brings an end to the bloodshed. Moreover, when we speak of Muslims, Jews, and Christians, we include all the diverse factions, sects, divisions, denominations, and subcultures within those great and esteemed traditions. After all, we know that the obstacles to the great dialogue among religions are not merely found at the borders that separate the major religions, but the fissures and battle-lines are drawn with equal strength within the sphere of each of the major religious traditions.
UPF applauds the efforts made by Pope Francis, calling for prayer, fasting, and an end to the violence in Syria, as well as other worthy and outstanding initiatives, such as King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz' International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Religions for Peace, UNESCO's Culture of Peace initiative, and the UN's Alliance of Civilizations. UPF supports these efforts and has itself been consistently advocating for the establishment of an interfaith council of spiritual elders within the United Nations system, along with promotion of ongoing dialogue, rapprochement, and trust-building between the USA, the European Union, and the Russian Federation.
We call upon leaders and believers from all the faith traditions, and sub-traditions, to come together in support of peace in Syria, offering humanitarian assistance, as well as a wide range of soft power initiatives.
More than 200,000 Syrians have lost their lives in four years of armed conflict, which began with anti-government protests before escalating into a full-scale civil war. More than 11 million others have been forced from their homes as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and those opposed to his rule battle each other - as well as jihadist militants from Islamic State.
Management of over 4 million refugees is in itself a great challenge and is likely to affect world economy.
Syrian civil war: Impact on Global Peace and Stability Sajid Karim
The Syrian crisis, which started in 2011 as an anti-government protest against President Bashar-al-Assad transformed into a civil war in the first quarter of 2012. Since then, the war continued unabated resulting into one of the worst humanitarian crises after the Second World War by killing more than 470,000 people and displacing half of the Syria’s total population either internally or externally. It has also dragged regional and global powers to wage proxy war in its territory and caused spill-over effects within and beyond the region. In this context, this paper is an attempt to analyse the Syrian crisis, geopolitics behind the crisis and its implications. In doing so, the paper identifies authoritarian nature of President Bashar-al-Assad’s government, sectarian division, deteriorated socioeconomic condition, competing gas export interest by global and regional powers, acute water crisis in rural areas and intervention of foreign powers as major reasons for deepening the crisis and prolonging this war. The ruling Baath Party of Syria headed by President Assad, coalition of Syrian opposition forces and their military entity, regional and global forces namely Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar, United States (US), Russia, Lebanon’s Shiite militia group Hezbollah and different Sunni armed extremist groups like Al-Nusra Front and Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are the main actors of this conflict. The paper argues that apart from its devastating impact on Syria’s socio-political and economic condition, the conflict has shaken the entire Middle East in particular and has made a corrosive effect on the West’s relations with both Russia and China as a whole. This conflict has also caused the biggest wave of disorderly migration after the Second World War and facilitated emergence of armed extremist organisations like ISIS and Al Nusra Front which are posing serious threat to global peace and security
Regional Integration and Cooperation as Panacea to the Middle East Conflict: ...inventionjournals
The multiple crises afflicting the Middle East have now reached a critical inflection point. The region is undergoing the proverbial perfect storm, with more states descending into civil war and a proliferation of failed states now being exploited by ISIS. Regional cooperation led by Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey represents the best means for resolving these problems and avoiding catastrophic scenarios for the Middle East in the decades ahead. Although the risk that the four powers will just muddle through and not cooperate is high given the “speeding train” effects of the megatrends and the momentum of the current conflicts in the region. The paper sets out to address questions about why and how the problem in the Middle East has persisted, why the integration of Yemen into the regional blocs has remained unattained amongst other concerns. Using secondary sources and content analysis the paper tries to explore the situation and concludes that what remains of the Middle East to attain greatness in global affairs lies in its undaunted resolve to forge a regional font. Drawing from this it concludes amongst other things that the countries of the Middle East must set aside their differences and limit the suspicion and tension amongst one another in the interest of a robust regional stability.
The world is painfully aware of the horrific suffering in Syria and yet unable to find a way to end it. This consultation assembled by the Universal Peace Federation in Amman, Jordan, October 11-13, 2013, quickly doubled in size, eventually numbering more than 40 participants. This initial report takes a thematic approach, highlighting its strengths and special characteristics, which might be summarized as its diversity and the interdisciplinary approach; regional and international perspectives; religious/spiritual perspectives; NGO perspectives, and the points emphasized in the declaration.
The conflict in Syria has escalated at an alarming rate, leaving more than 100,000 people dead and more than 2 million internally displaced persons and refugees; in effect, spawning a human disaster of enormous magnitude. With recent news of the August 21 deaths of 1400 men, women, and children as a result of chemical weapons, the world's leading stakeholders, including the permanent members of the UN Security Council, find themselves at a critical juncture. While a solution seems far away, there is at least movement in the direction of establishing some international control over Syria's stockpiles of chemical weapons, a move that might avert a military intervention by the USA.
UPF appeals to the United Nations and the major powers to redouble their efforts for a diplomatic solution. Meanwhile, we call upon leaders of the world's great faith traditions, especially Muslims, Jews, and Christians, to come together in the search for a solution that brings an end to the bloodshed. Moreover, when we speak of Muslims, Jews, and Christians, we include all the diverse factions, sects, divisions, denominations, and subcultures within those great and esteemed traditions. After all, we know that the obstacles to the great dialogue among religions are not merely found at the borders that separate the major religions, but the fissures and battle-lines are drawn with equal strength within the sphere of each of the major religious traditions.
UPF applauds the efforts made by Pope Francis, calling for prayer, fasting, and an end to the violence in Syria, as well as other worthy and outstanding initiatives, such as King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz' International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Religions for Peace, UNESCO's Culture of Peace initiative, and the UN's Alliance of Civilizations. UPF supports these efforts and has itself been consistently advocating for the establishment of an interfaith council of spiritual elders within the United Nations system, along with promotion of ongoing dialogue, rapprochement, and trust-building between the USA, the European Union, and the Russian Federation.
We call upon leaders and believers from all the faith traditions, and sub-traditions, to come together in support of peace in Syria, offering humanitarian assistance, as well as a wide range of soft power initiatives.
More than 200,000 Syrians have lost their lives in four years of armed conflict, which began with anti-government protests before escalating into a full-scale civil war. More than 11 million others have been forced from their homes as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and those opposed to his rule battle each other - as well as jihadist militants from Islamic State.
Management of over 4 million refugees is in itself a great challenge and is likely to affect world economy.
We must avoid the temptation to engage in simplistic assumptions and/or consequent conclusions that what Islam is in the text is what the religion is in different contexts of Muslim societies across the contemporary world. It is however arguable to say that the greater issue confronting the Islamic world today is that of violent extremism or terrorism. The latter, which has variously been described as “Islamic Jihadist” movement, has enjoyed much popularity for improving cross-cultural dialogue across the world but notoriety for its promotion of violence. Represented in the West African sub-region by the Boko Haram group, the activities of these so-called Islamic movements have equally raised questions about original teachings of Islam – the precepts and principles established by Prophet Muhammad for interreligious dialogue and perhaps most importantly the position of Islam on freedom of, in and within religion. This presentation explores and engages the dialectics in these perspectives, rereads factors for the incidence of violent extremism in the West African sub-region and offer suggestions by which the region could achieve greater intercultural and interreligious rapprochement, through the exploration of intra-Islamic peace-building strategies and instruments.
Terrorism and political violence in South East AsiaGraeme Cross
While the threat of a terrorist attack is still very real in certain areas of the Asia Pacific, the region has seen several key country risk levels drop or remain low for 2016, according to Aon’s Terrorism and Political Violence Map, created in collaboration with The Risk Advisory Group.
This year Philippines, Thailand and Myanmar all reported a decrease in risk from high to moderate while Australia’s risk level remained low. Terrorism is cited as the main concern in Australia and Thailand and while the political environment in both Philippines and Myanmar has stablished somewhat, civil unrest and political violence are still the principal threats the countries face.
ISIL is the offspring of WWI, Hitler, Sadam and PovertySteve Hartkopf
In 10 slides see how ISIL and the violence in the Middle East are byproducts of ancient tensions, a post-WWI map, the meeting between Adolf Hitler and the founder of Muslim Radicalism, a direct link to Saddam Hussein, a lack of education and poverty.
SOVEREIGNTY: The Zionist Alternative (English version)cjhs
In this 2nd issue of Sovereignty politicians, academicians and people in the field explain the disaster inherent in dividing the Land and present the Zionist alternative from the Right and is released as the international community is applying pressure on the government of Israel to divide the Land.
Terrorism in South Asia: Anatomy and the Root Causesiosrjce
This article examines the phenomenon of terrorism in South Asia. As we know that South Asia has a
long history of Conflicts, terrorism and trans-boarder ethnicity. The developmental challenges faced by most of
countries in South Asia leads to unemployment, Socio-economic marginalization, separatism, ethenic
nationalism and religious extremism. The technological threshold is low despite claims of high technology. Over
40 percent of total population are illiterate. There is human rights abuse, unemployment and uncontrolled
corruption. These and other factors make for a complicated crisis history marked by an assortment of events,
political violence and terrorism. South Asia is the most terror affected area of the world. Each country suffers
varying degree of insurgency and terror. In fact all countries are intertwined as far as terror networking is
concerned. The major conflicts in the region between India and Pakistan keep the resolution of terror problem
elusive. With these threats to political stability and territorial integrity, South Asia remains a region with a high
potential for violence and conflict. Terrorism is a disease which needs to be treated rather than fought. We are
not fighting an enemy but mentally sick and misguided who must be brought on course by looking in to their
grievances and aspirations. In order to find a lasting solution for terrorism in south Asia, it is necessary to find
the basic structure (i.e; Anatomy) and Root causes of terrorism in South Asia, so that the problem can be dealt
more effectively. This article also provides a detailed account regarding these complicated issues
CTP’s Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network. CTP’s Iran team follows developments on the internal politics, nuclear negotiations, and regional conflicts closely. The al Qaeda network update includes detailed assessments of al Qaeda’s affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
Below are the top three takeaways from the week:
1. The claim of responsibility from the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) for an attack in Tunis may mark a shift in how ISIS is selecting targets in Tunisia. An ISIS suicide bomber attacked a bus transporting presidential guards on November 24, killing at least 13 people in the center of Tunis, according to Tunisian authorities. The attack occurred near the Tunisian Ministry of Interior, a secure area in Tunis. Previous ISIS attacks focused on the tourism industry.
2. Al Qaeda-linked groups continue to target Westerners in Mali. At least two Islamist militants laid siege to an American-owned hotel in the center of Mali’s capital, Bamako, on November 20, temporarily holding 170 hostages and killing at least 19 people, similar to an attack in August. Multiple Islamist jihadist groups are implicated in the attack. Al Murabitoun claimed responsibility with support from al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb’s (AQIM) Saharan Brigade. AQIM affiliate Ansar al Din’s southern brigade, the Macina Liberation Front, also claimed credit for the attack. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for the French counterterrorism campaign in Mali, Operation Barkhane. AQIM affiliates in Mali will likely build off of the Bamako attack to target UN, French, and Malian security forces, as well as those who cooperate with them.
3. Iran’s decision to join the Syrian peace talks in Vienna does not signal a thawing of relations with the West; the Supreme Leader will not shift his position and authorize direct negotiations with the U.S. on non-nuclear issues.
We must avoid the temptation to engage in simplistic assumptions and/or consequent conclusions that what Islam is in the text is what the religion is in different contexts of Muslim societies across the contemporary world. It is however arguable to say that the greater issue confronting the Islamic world today is that of violent extremism or terrorism. The latter, which has variously been described as “Islamic Jihadist” movement, has enjoyed much popularity for improving cross-cultural dialogue across the world but notoriety for its promotion of violence. Represented in the West African sub-region by the Boko Haram group, the activities of these so-called Islamic movements have equally raised questions about original teachings of Islam – the precepts and principles established by Prophet Muhammad for interreligious dialogue and perhaps most importantly the position of Islam on freedom of, in and within religion. This presentation explores and engages the dialectics in these perspectives, rereads factors for the incidence of violent extremism in the West African sub-region and offer suggestions by which the region could achieve greater intercultural and interreligious rapprochement, through the exploration of intra-Islamic peace-building strategies and instruments.
Terrorism and political violence in South East AsiaGraeme Cross
While the threat of a terrorist attack is still very real in certain areas of the Asia Pacific, the region has seen several key country risk levels drop or remain low for 2016, according to Aon’s Terrorism and Political Violence Map, created in collaboration with The Risk Advisory Group.
This year Philippines, Thailand and Myanmar all reported a decrease in risk from high to moderate while Australia’s risk level remained low. Terrorism is cited as the main concern in Australia and Thailand and while the political environment in both Philippines and Myanmar has stablished somewhat, civil unrest and political violence are still the principal threats the countries face.
ISIL is the offspring of WWI, Hitler, Sadam and PovertySteve Hartkopf
In 10 slides see how ISIL and the violence in the Middle East are byproducts of ancient tensions, a post-WWI map, the meeting between Adolf Hitler and the founder of Muslim Radicalism, a direct link to Saddam Hussein, a lack of education and poverty.
SOVEREIGNTY: The Zionist Alternative (English version)cjhs
In this 2nd issue of Sovereignty politicians, academicians and people in the field explain the disaster inherent in dividing the Land and present the Zionist alternative from the Right and is released as the international community is applying pressure on the government of Israel to divide the Land.
Terrorism in South Asia: Anatomy and the Root Causesiosrjce
This article examines the phenomenon of terrorism in South Asia. As we know that South Asia has a
long history of Conflicts, terrorism and trans-boarder ethnicity. The developmental challenges faced by most of
countries in South Asia leads to unemployment, Socio-economic marginalization, separatism, ethenic
nationalism and religious extremism. The technological threshold is low despite claims of high technology. Over
40 percent of total population are illiterate. There is human rights abuse, unemployment and uncontrolled
corruption. These and other factors make for a complicated crisis history marked by an assortment of events,
political violence and terrorism. South Asia is the most terror affected area of the world. Each country suffers
varying degree of insurgency and terror. In fact all countries are intertwined as far as terror networking is
concerned. The major conflicts in the region between India and Pakistan keep the resolution of terror problem
elusive. With these threats to political stability and territorial integrity, South Asia remains a region with a high
potential for violence and conflict. Terrorism is a disease which needs to be treated rather than fought. We are
not fighting an enemy but mentally sick and misguided who must be brought on course by looking in to their
grievances and aspirations. In order to find a lasting solution for terrorism in south Asia, it is necessary to find
the basic structure (i.e; Anatomy) and Root causes of terrorism in South Asia, so that the problem can be dealt
more effectively. This article also provides a detailed account regarding these complicated issues
CTP’s Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network. CTP’s Iran team follows developments on the internal politics, nuclear negotiations, and regional conflicts closely. The al Qaeda network update includes detailed assessments of al Qaeda’s affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
Below are the top three takeaways from the week:
1. The claim of responsibility from the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) for an attack in Tunis may mark a shift in how ISIS is selecting targets in Tunisia. An ISIS suicide bomber attacked a bus transporting presidential guards on November 24, killing at least 13 people in the center of Tunis, according to Tunisian authorities. The attack occurred near the Tunisian Ministry of Interior, a secure area in Tunis. Previous ISIS attacks focused on the tourism industry.
2. Al Qaeda-linked groups continue to target Westerners in Mali. At least two Islamist militants laid siege to an American-owned hotel in the center of Mali’s capital, Bamako, on November 20, temporarily holding 170 hostages and killing at least 19 people, similar to an attack in August. Multiple Islamist jihadist groups are implicated in the attack. Al Murabitoun claimed responsibility with support from al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb’s (AQIM) Saharan Brigade. AQIM affiliate Ansar al Din’s southern brigade, the Macina Liberation Front, also claimed credit for the attack. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for the French counterterrorism campaign in Mali, Operation Barkhane. AQIM affiliates in Mali will likely build off of the Bamako attack to target UN, French, and Malian security forces, as well as those who cooperate with them.
3. Iran’s decision to join the Syrian peace talks in Vienna does not signal a thawing of relations with the West; the Supreme Leader will not shift his position and authorize direct negotiations with the U.S. on non-nuclear issues.
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La presentació Powerpoint descriu els trets bàsics del projecte que actualment està desenvolupant Pallejà Solidari a la ciutat burkinesa Bobo Dioulasso. Aquest té com a objectiu la financiació de la instal·lació d'una granja amb parelles de gallines ponedores, que ha de possibilitar la inserció social i econòmica dels joves més desfavorits de la població i millorar la tasa d'escolarització a partir de la venda dels seus ous.
Adam Prohel presentation at Online Marketing Summit in Las Angeles June 14th 2011
Want to measure what’s being said about your brand on blogs and social networks? How about your competitors? Maybe you’re launching a new product or service and need help reaching out to some key influencers. This session will take you through more than 30 free tools that will help you with all of this, plus more
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Octopus and Midget in the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process: Who Determines W...AJSSMTJournal
The age-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict has raised global security concerns and attracted solution
trajectories which emphasised two-state solution and ignored policy framework towards “one-state” solution,
especially based on the new dynamics in the aftermath of U.S. declaration of Jerusalem as the capital city of
Israel. The U.S. declaration introduced unequal relationship between Israel and the Palestinian Authority at the
Washington peace negotiations. Consequently, the Palestinian Authority protested that the U.S. acted in selfinterest based on her historical relationship with Israel rather than for peace and security in the Middle East
and the world. The Palestinian Authority withdrew from direct negotiation with Israel and questioned U.S.
moral ground to act as an ‘honest broker’ in packaging a new peace plan. As a reprisal, the U.S. cut all aid to
Palestine, except some $42 million for security cooperation, and closed down Palestinian Liberation
Organisation liaison office in Washington. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas reacted and cut off security
cooperation with the U.S. Israeli-Palestinian relationship demonstrates that where parties play it dirty,
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in the Israeli-Palestinian two-state, one-state and no-state solution within the rubrics of global realpolitik of
asymmetrical relationship between power-studded Israel and the putative power-drought Palestinian
Authority. The specific aim is to recommending policy solution for enduring peace and stability in the Middle
East region and the world at large.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE REASONS FOR RELUCTANCE OF MUSLIM WORD TO REACT IN TH...SaadIzhar
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Interview king Abdullah (Turkish Policy Quarterly Magazine)
1. INTERVIEW
WITH KING ABDULLAH II*
In an exclusive interview with TPQ, His Majesty King Abdullah II reflects on
how Jordan is living the Arab Spring and how the historic changes of the past
year are impacting regional dynamics. To Jordan, King Abdullah explains, the
Arab Spring was a much-awaited opportunity to overcome internal resistance
to change and embark on an unprecedented political reform process. On the
regional scene, the on-going Syrian crisis, and its potential consequences for
Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iraq, remain the biggest question mark. Jordan’s
King, who recently hosted the first Palestinian-Israeli talks in more than 16
months, also warns that the window of opportunity for Mideast peace is
quickly narrowing.
*This written interview, with His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, was conducted in
February 2012.
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hat dangers do you see ahead in the region resulting from
the Arab Spring and what is critical to this end in terms of
European and American policies?
I see a period of uncertainty and instability, which is a natural consequence of the
historic changes that we have been witnessing and which will persist until new
political systems and institutions take root.
In the short-term, some countries may be passing through an Arab winter before
their Arab spring blossoms into an Arab summer. History is full of such temporary
set-backs even in what are now the strongest and greatest democracies. But
what counts is that we have crossed the turning point, there’s no going back on
the legitimate aspiration of the people to have a larger say in the way their societies
are organized.
In the long term, I’m confident
we will all look back at the
Arab Spring and agree that
it was a good thing and that
it made life better for many
Arabs. I trust we will eventually
see the emergence of vibrant
and engaged civil societies,
more pluralism, democracy,
justice, and equality in the
Arab world.
The EU and the U.S. have
a moral duty to assist and
support nascent Arab
democracies. What is required
of Europe and the U.S. at this stage is to judge the new emerging governments
by the same standards as they will be judged by their own voters: their ability
to deliver stability, security, democratic reforms, civil rights, jobs, and economic
growth. So far, signs are encouraging that the political forces and governments
emerging from the Arab Spring want a healthy relationship and open dialogue with
the West, and vice versa. The EU’s task-force for the Southern Mediterranean set
up by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton last year and the U.S.’ Middle East
Incentive Fund recently proposed by President Barack Obama are very positive
steps.
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Where do you stand vis-à-vis the assumption that democracy in most of
your neighboring countries would inevitably spell the end of secularism? Will
individual freedoms be restricted further before they improve?
The Arab Spring is a call for dignity, justice, and freedom. It is a call for change
directed to all forces in the old regimes, whether in government or at the opposition.
The groups that emerged from the first round of post-uprisings elections won on
platforms based on moderation, pluralism and respect of liberties. These are the
values that people want to see upheld and translated into policies by those in
power, regardless of their political color. If truly accountable systems are set in
place, failure to uphold freedoms will mean that these political parties will not get
re-elected next time around. Remember, there is always a “next election,” and
candidates will be judged on the basis of their commitment to individual freedoms
and democratic values.
You have recently met with Hamas
leader Khalid Mishaal. The official
goal announced of the meeting was
“What is required of Europe
to “turn a new leaf in the relationship and the U.S. at this stage is
between Jordan and Hamas.” to judge the new emerging
Why, at this juncture, is Amman
re-opening ties with Hamas? Is governments by the same
Jordan’s strategy towards Islamic standards as they will
groups changing in light of the Arab
spring?
be judged by their own
voters: their ability to deliver
Jordan has always been at the forefront stability, security, democratic
of efforts to resolve the Palestinian-
Israeli conflict, and this entails that reforms, civil rights, jobs, and
we speak to all Palestinian factions, economic growth.”
and Hamas is part of the Palestinian
political fabric. With Hamas specifically,
we have long had regular contacts on
the ground, through the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza. Hamas will not reopen
offices in Jordan and there is no change in this policy.
As for the late January meeting between myself, Khalid Mishaal and the Crown
Prince of Qatar, it was in the framework of Jordanian support for peace efforts,
Palestinian reconciliation, and the Palestinian National Authority’s efforts to
realize the aspirations of the Palestinian people. I reiterated Jordan’s stance that
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negotiations, with the support of the international community, are the only way to
restore Palestinian rights. So, no change in strategy there either.
How have the Arab uprisings affected geopolitical balances in the region
and how have Turkey’s shifts played into these new fault-lines?
Turkey has always been a key regional player, and started raising its regional profile
well before the Arab Spring, thanks to positive stands and timely policies. But it is
still early to predict the new geopolitical balances, as regional changes continue
to unfold around us.
The Arab uprisings have obviously increased Israel’s isolation, as was immediately
made evident by the storming of the Israeli embassy in Cairo last year.
Another new geopolitical factor is that Egypt is now looking inwards and more
preoccupied with its own transition. This means that others, including Jordan,
have had to step up and step in, especially in terms of moving the peace process
forward and advocating the rights of the Palestinian people and their legitimate
goal of establishing a Palestinian state living side by side with a secure Israel. A
strong Egypt has always been a tremendous asset to Arab diplomacy and inter-
Arab coordination, and we are confident it’s only a matter of time before Egypt
returns to play its traditional regional and international role.
Syria is the biggest question mark at the moment. It is impossible to predict how
the Syria situation will evolve and fully and comprehensively assess its ramifications
on Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, Iraq and all other players and countries in the Middle
East. The only certain thing is that the Syrian crisis is placing new burdens and
responsibilities on the neighbors, namely both Turkey and Jordan, starting with
looming prospects of a humanitarian emergency.
How does Jordan try to position itself amidst the shifting regional dynamics?
We try to be proactive rather than reactive, affect the direction of change in the
interest of peace and security as well as closer and wider regional cooperation,
always keeping true to our long-established principle of non-interference in the
internal affairs of other countries.
As I mentioned, the peace process remains front and center to us. The achievement
of a permanent peace that restores all Palestinian legitimate rights is not only
a regional policy objective, but a paramount national interest of Jordan. On the
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other hand, the window of opportunity for peace is quickly narrowing, and we
are all – Palestinians, Israelis, and the international community – running out of
options. This is why we stepped up our efforts, and, earlier this year, managed to
bring together, in Amman, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators for the first time in 16
months. They were only exploratory talks but no conflict has ever been resolved
by not talking.
You warned, almost a decade ago, about the Shi’a crescent – how worried
are you about Iran’s influence in the region? In Iraq? Could we see a larger
scale sectarian conflict in the region? Given how polarized the region is
becoming – what sort of solution is there to avert the worst case scenario?
Reviving the peace process is key to defusing any present or future standoff with
Iran. We need to shift the focus back on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
This unresolved conflict offers a rallying point for any entity wishing to gain the
emotional support of over one billion Muslims around the world.
Jordan, on our part, remains firm on
its position that while Iran must show
genuine will to fulfill its international “…reform in Jordan had
obligations, any military action against
Iran would aggravate instability in the
been, until last year, ‘two
Middle East, and have greatly negative steps forward, one step
repercussions for the U.S., Europe, backward’.”
and Israel. The region does not need
yet another crisis at this stage.
As for Iraq, it is a crucial neighbor, and Jordan is obviously watching closely the
situation there after the U.S.’ withdrawal. Reconciliation and nation-building are
key for Iraq at this stage. We stand ready to support all dialogue and coalition-
building efforts for the sake of the stability, security, economic development, and
the overall prosperity of the Iraqi people.
Would you assess the Arab spring to have empowered the more progressive
wing of your government and as such aided Jordan’s evolution?
The Arab Spring has been a wonderful opportunity for Jordan.
We had been talking about reform and had managed to implement very important
economic reforms over the past 12 years: from liberalization of key economic
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sectors, including telecom and IT, to free trade, becoming the first Arab country
to sign a free trade agreement with the U.S., in 2000. We signed a free trade
agreement with Turkey in 2009 and have similar agreements with many other
countries, in addition to our association agreement with the EU.
All these changes were aimed at fostering the emergence of a secure, productive,
and confident middle class that could be the cornerstone of Jordan’s development
and the back-bone of political and economic life. The middle class can only thrive
in a democracy, and it has always been clear to me, as well as to the many
Jordanian men and women who have been championing change over the past
several years, that our wide-ranging and comprehensive economic reform had
to be complemented by equally wide-
ranging and equally comprehensive
political reform.
“I am optimistic about 2012,
I am confident this will be But whenever it came to substantial
political reform, resistance from within
Jordan’s year of key reform. had always been fierce. Some called it
We have a clear roadmap – I myself called it – “old guard”, others
spoke of entrenched interests, others
and an agreed end-goal: yet spoke of fear of change. This is
parliamentary government.” why, as I myself have said, reform in
Jordan had been, until last year, “two
steps forward, one step backward.”
Then, the Arab Spring came, and it allowed us to overcome this resistance to
change and forge ahead with accelerated, more comprehensive and ambitious
reform.
Could you describe the democratic reforms carried out in your country in the
past year and their impact thus far? How do you see the remainder of 2012
ideally unfolding in terms of Jordan’s elections and political reforms?
I am optimistic about 2012, I am confident this will be Jordan’s year of key reform.
We have a clear roadmap and an agreed end-goal: parliamentary government. The
time-line is also set, the government and parliament have a daunting task ahead
of them, with dozens of key political laws requiring drafting and promulgation,
but they are on track so far. And, I will not tire to repeat, these changes are the
beginning, not the end.
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We started in early 2011 by setting up a National Dialogue Committee, which was
mandated with issuing recommendations on new elections and political parties
laws. Almost in parallel, a group of highly regarded Jordanian statesmen, as part of
a Royal Committee, drafted amendments to the Constitution. These amendments
were discussed and promulgated by Parliament and ratified in September 2011.
We are talking about 42 amendments out of 131 total articles, basically one third
of the entire Constitution was amended. A constitutional court and an independent
elections commission are being created; stronger human rights guarantees were
introduced; limitations to the government’s ability to issue temporary laws and new
check-and-balance mechanisms were set.
These constitutional amendments were a first important milestone. Another
milestone was the political parties draft law, which was submitted to Parliament
in January. One of the main pillars of our reform strategy is strengthening political
parties, with the objective of developing partisan life and a mature and efficient
party system.
The next major milestone will be the new elections law, expected to be submitted
to parliament in March. This and other laws will pave the way for holding more
transparent, freer and fairer municipal and parliamentary elections.
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Is the impatience on the part of the people, about the slow pace of reforms,
justified?
I am impatient myself. But we must recognize that the government and parliament
have a tough job – they need to fast-track reform while at the same time keeping the
process inclusive. I fully appreciate that a truly inclusive, open and comprehensive
national reform effort takes time. But I also urge the government and parliament
to move as fast as possible, especially
on parliamentary elections, because
“There is no contradiction we must maintain the momentum: We
can not disappoint the people and risk
whatsoever between true the credibility of the reform process.
Islam and development, We also stand an unprecedented
opportunity to set a regional model of
modernization, social justice, peaceful and consensual democratic
democracy, respect for transformation, and we do not want to
the other, or other values miss this chance.
that societies generally How has Jordan reconciled Islam
considered secular uphold. with secularism and how has this
affected its nation building efforts?
The premise that Islam could
be incompatible or may need Since its foundation, Jordan, as a
“reconciling” with modern life country and as a people, has always
embraced the true message of Islam
is false.” – a message of peace, tolerance
and respect. Precisely because of its
Islamic heritage and identity, Jordan
is a unique model of cultural, ethnic and religious diversity, a mosaic of Arabs,
Circassians and Chechens, Muslims and Christians, all enjoying the same rights
and freedoms.
There is no contradiction whatsoever between true Islam and development,
modernization, social justice, democracy, respect for the other, or other values
that societies generally considered secular uphold. The premise that Islam could
be incompatible or may need “reconciling” with modern life is false.
In 2004, I launched the Amman Message, with the main goal to clarify to the
modern world the true nature of Islam and the nature of true Islam. For the first time
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in history, consensus amongst over 500 of the Islamic world’s leading scholars,
including scholars from Turkey, succeeded in declaring what Islam is and what it is
not, what actions represent it and what actions do not.
Where are women in the Arab uprisings and in Jordan’s current and future
public and political life?
I am grateful for this question. The role of women in the Arab Spring has yet to
be given the credit it deserves. I do not think the movement of Tahrir Square, and
all other movements across the region, would have been as compelling and as
successful had it not been for the active and courageous participation of women.
No lasting positive change can ever be achieved unless women are an integral
part of it.
Unfortunately, the number of Jordanian women in public and political life is still
below our aspirations. Several legal barriers to gender equality have been removed,
and progress has been impressive over the past years. We doubled the quota for
female deputies in the Lower House of Parliament ahead of the last elections, in
2010. We have long had women serving as senators and cabinet ministers, and
the number of female judges is rising steadily. But the road ahead is still long. I
will not belittle the obstacles, but I will not hide my confidence in the future either:
fifty-five percent of Jordan’s secondary student population is female. This is one
statistic that bodes well for our country’s future.
If Jordan can manage evolution (as opposed to revolution), this could
empower other leaders who aim to improve human rights and living standards
gradually. Do you think Jordan could be a model also for countries beyond
the Arab world?
Allow me to quote my father, His Majesty the late King Hussein, and say that we
strive to set an example – not one that others will necessarily follow, but one that
will inspire them to build a better future within their own borders. No country can
pretend to have a magic formula for others to follow, especially when it comes
to democracy and governance. Each country, in the Arab world and beyond, will
set its own course, at its own pace. Change must be home-grown in order to be
lasting. Having said that, of course, we hope that others will look at the Jordan
story and draw from it whatever lesson they find useful and applicable.
If I was to describe all the efforts and components in Jordan’s reform process
in one word, perhaps “dialogue” would be it. Our own accelerated, consensual,
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evolutionary reform process started with a National Dialogue Committee. And
national dialogue to us is not a one-off committee. We want to ingrain it in our
political life.
Could Turkey and Jordan – acting more in tandem – have steered
developments in the region in the last year more effectively, and do you see
a missed opportunity in this sense?
I am pleased with the level of Turkish-Jordanian cooperation, we maintain close
relations and coordination.
Uncertainty has been prevailing in the region over the past year. In such an
unpredictable environment, Jordan continues to coordinate with all its neighbors
and to act within the framework of Arab consensus.
Has the deterioration of Turkey-Israel
relations affected the likelihood for
a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-
“The Arab Spring is a call Palestinian question positively or
for dignity, justice, and negatively?
freedom. It is a call for
A few years back, President Clinton told
change directed to all forces me that the Israelis will only negotiate
in the old regimes, whether from a position of strength. And a
position of strength is not where they
in government or at the are today, reportedly breaking ranks
opposition.” with the U.S. on Iran, having damaged
their relations with Turkey, and facing
growing popular resentment and
increasing isolation from their Arab neighbors, including the very moderate ones.
But the Israeli government has a choice. It can see, in a changing, region a
compelling reason to seriously engage in meaningful peace negotiations to solve
all final status issues and realize a two-state solution, or it can continue to dig its
heels in on the false pretext that regional change precludes peace negotiations,
which could entail serious implications for Israel and its future place in a post-Arab
Spring region.
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In a previous interview, you referred to Jordan as “the last man standing”
in terms of still having a relationship with Israel in the region. What is
Jordan’s regional and global role in reaching peace between Israel and the
Palestinians? What pressures do you face within your country with regards
to relations with Israel?
Solving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and achieving the two-state solution is a
national interest for Jordan, and it is in the best interest of the entire region and
the world. Jordan has never spared any efforts to achieve peace and will always
continue to work for a just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
I often say that the benefit of peace is peace. To us, peace always was and remains
a strategic choice. But popular frustration at Israeli policies is at a peak across the
region, and even traditionally moderate parties and groups are starting to question
whether seeking or keeping peace with Israel makes sense any more.
Without Middle East Peace, can the Arab Spring bring about regimes that
are accountable to their people on the basis of good governance?
Peace is a pre-requisite for stability and development, and these two are essential
to democracy and good governance. Without peace, the region’s full potential will
not be realised. Our modern history is a testament to this fact.
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