Jordan

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Roots of the Arab Revolts and Premature Celebrations

by James Petras March 3, 2011

Street-based movements lack the organization and leadership to project, let alone impose a new political or social order. Their power is found in their ability to pressure existing elites and institutions, not to replace the state and economy. Hence the surprising ease with which the US, Israeli and EU backed Egyptian military were able to seize power and protect the entire rentier state and economic structure while sustaining their ties with their imperial mentors.

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Not at Jordan’s expense

by SR Editor February 19, 2011

The refugees’ right of return has become a key issue in political discourse in Jordan. Neither the government nor opposition forces can afford to suggest an alternative point of view. Explicit in official statements is that Jordan will accept nothing short of a “just” solution to the refugee problem.

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Middle East Intifadas

by Stephen Lendman January 29, 2011

So far, protests show no signs of abating. Across the region, events are truly breathtaking. Long-suffering people taste change and demand it. They’ve never had a better chance than now, but getting it won’t be quick or easy.

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Pulse of Jordan [Video]

by Haitham Sabbah December 1, 2009

A quick survey in Amman reveals some exciting but (not)surprising strong opinions on subjects such as Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Water, Oil, Economy, Nuclear Energy, Tourism, Honour Killing, Women and Tribal System. Part 1/2: Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvWEvCl2iVA

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Haitham Sabbah – Jordanian, Egyptian and Lebanese Child Labor and Zionist Businessmen

by Haitham Sabbah September 13, 2009

By Haitham Sabbah This might sound off-topic, but it is not and you will know why by reading until the end. Yet, it is so salient to every single one of us who are members of a global society. As mentioned here, the US Department of Labor released their long-awaited report (PDF) on goods produced [...]

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A goodbye kiss, you dog!

by Haitham Sabbah December 15, 2008

I just can’t stop myself from laughing since last night after I saw the brave Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zeidi shouting “A goodbye kiss, you dog!” and hurled his shoes at Bush during his last press-conference in Baghdad on December 14, 2008. Anyway, even my kids enjoyed the show when they saw what happened to Bush [...]

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Valentine surprise in Jordan!

by Haitham Sabbah February 26, 2008

One of the most creative (if not the best) valentine gifts by one of the lovers in Jordan! “A donkey in red” :-)

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Arab in Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2007

by Haitham Sabbah October 17, 2007

It’s time of the year for Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2007. With all my reservations regarding Reporters Without Borders neutrality (having doubt after knowing that France is their financial supporter, although they are an NGO!), yet, their report was always a good indicator, if not the closest to reality – at least from my experiences [...]

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Miss Bahrain, Miss Arab World 2007 and Stereotypes

by Haitham Sabbah September 30, 2007

I admit I have missed the news when it was announced end of last July, but better late than never. Honored to be Bahraini by soul for living in Bahrain for the last four years, I am very happy to know that Wafaa Ganahi, a 23-year-old teacher from the Law Faculty of Bahrain University, won [...]

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FAQ on the 1967 war

by Haitham Sabbah May 31, 2007

This June marks the fortieth anniversary of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. Four decades of control maintained by force of arms have enabled Israel to impose its will on the occupied territories and to remake them in its own image. Here is FAQ on the 1967 war: 1. How [...]

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Human Rights Watch – Brainfart!

by Haitham Sabbah December 2, 2006

Sorry, but these guys seems to be living on a different planet. Less than a week ago, they spilled their poison on Jordan. Jordanian government spokesman Nasser Judeh replied: On Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, Judeh was surprised to hear the HRW asks Jordan to consider thousands of Iraqis as refugees, noting the Agency that [...]

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Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2006

by Haitham Sabbah November 2, 2006

In the fifth annual Reporters Without Borders Worldwide Press Freedom Index, in between 168 indexed countries, our beloved Arab countries makes sure to be among the worst. Here is the list in order from “best” to “worst”: Kuwait – 73 United Arab Emirates – 77 Mauritania – 77 Qatar – 80 Morocco – 97 Lebanon [...]

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Sa7teen: King Abdullah, Queen Rania and Prince Hussein

by Haitham Sabbah October 17, 2006

And for those wondering, this is one of the most humble places in Amman, yet one of the most crowded places. The food in front of the Royal family is one of the traditional and cheapest in Levant countries; Ful, Hum’mus and Falafel. Yet, I don’t think that a week goes by without most (if [...]

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Cuba: Non-Aligned diplomats work to counter US heft

by Haitham Sabbah September 18, 2006

Exhausted? Fainted? Day dreaming? Crying? Whatever… NAM diplomats hammer out policy to counter America!?

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Serene and Jomana Quit the Racist Fox News

by Haitham Sabbah August 3, 2006

This is a letter sent from two FOX news producers in Amman, Jordan to FOX news: Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 Dear All, We would like to announce our resignation from Fox News in Amman. Although we never actually worked for your organization, we helped for the past three years in facilitating your work in [...]

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