By: Dr. Lex Takkenberg On 28 October 2024, the Israeli Knesset passed two bills aimed at banning the operations and functions of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
By: Eleonora Banfi Every year, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict reminds us to consider the often-neglected aspect of environmental toll that military actions take
By: Jalal Abu Saleh Between 2006 and 2024, more than 1,700 journalists were killed around the world, with nearly 9 out of 10 cases remaining unresolved, according to UNESCO, amid escalating conflicts and crises
By: Joel Alfonso International Care Day is a global observance that highlights the critical role of care work, including caregiving for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In Jordan, where care work is
“Since childhood, I have noticed the numerous difficulties that face people with disabilities in their everyday life, starting with the distorted societal view of them, being subjected to exploitation or abuse, poorly equipped facilities,
By Eleonora Banfi The Summit for the Future, held in September 2024, sought to reinforce multilateralism and reshape the international system to address today’s pressing global challenges, including climate change, inequality, and governance reform.
By Jalal Abu Saleh About a year ago, when the war on Gaza began, a new term derived from “genocide”, Educide or Scholasticide both indicating the “deliberate extermination of the educational sector”, entered the
By Lex Takkenberg, Senior Advisor on the Question of Palestine at ARDD´s Renaissance Strategic Center No other subject has featured so prominently in the work of the United Nations since its establishment as the
By Eleonora Banfi The decision to establish NATO’s first liaison office in the Middle East, located in Amman, announced during the 2024 summit in Washington D.C., has sparked widespread controversy, particularly within the Arab
By Marah Najem, Intern at the Renaissance Strategic Center (RSC) “The question of emigration of Jordanians seems to be unresolved, the strong desire to emigrate reflects deep anxiety among Jordanian youth and a loss