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Yaqub Nasereddin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Middle East University, examines Jordan’s position amid ongoing regional and international instability, emphasizing the need to reassess the country’s capacity to navigate mounting risks and challenges.
He argues that the Middle East is undergoing profound transformations, alongside what he describes as the gradual collapse of the global order established after World War II. In this context, Jordan—situated at the heart of regional crises for over a century—has maintained its presence, status, and pivotal role across security, geopolitical, economic, and diplomatic dimensions.
Nasereddin stresses that understanding Jordan’s regional and international role requires examining the nature of the state itself—its values, principles, and strategic choices. He highlights Jordan’s consistent adherence to non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, portraying this principle not merely as a foreign policy approach but as an intrinsic characteristic shaping its influence and standing.
He underscores Jordan’s sustained commitment to Arab identity and coordination with Arab and global leaders, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue, which he describes as a matter of shared destiny for Jordan.
The article further notes that Jordan has avoided involvement in internal conflicts of other Arab states, limiting its role to mediation efforts, humanitarian assistance, and hosting refugees fleeing conflict. According to Nasereddin, many regional crises stem from breakdowns in state-society relations, miscalculations, and alliances that undermine collective national interests.
Concluding, he calls on political analysts and commentators to recognize that Jordan’s reality is distinct from that of the broader region, despite its proximity to ongoing crises. He affirms that Jordan’s pursuit of economic reform, democratic development, and comprehensive reform represents a steady national project rooted in confidence, clarity of vision, and strategic foresight amid global uncertainty.