One of the main problems of the Arab World is the fact that the decision makers and the popular influential people are not the most intelligent. On the contrary, smart Arabs are usually kept aside from discussing Arab politics and reform and leave this platform to corrupt officials, fundamental religious leaders, ultra nationalists and even soap opera actors who are given space and time by Satellite... [read more]

I have always considered myself to be a "liberal democrat" where I strongly believe in the values of "political liberalism" including freedoms, human rights, civil society, the rule of law and all kinds of equality. I have also embraced the values of "secular humanism" as I have explained in one of my posts in this blog. Two things have always made me restless regarding political liberalism. The... [read more]

In a news feature that was published in the Jordan Times two days ago, the Amman Mayor Eng. Omar Ma'ani said that the current urban planning of downtown Amman will be based on the experience of the Solidere Area in Beirut. In an interview with the Jordan News Agency, Petra, Amman Mayor Omar Maani acknowledged that downtown Amman had “lost its gleam,” adding that tourists “now avoid visiting the... [read more]

In the last few hours, a horrific terrorist plan was stopped according to UK security officials. As many as 10 aircrafts heading from UK to USA were supposed to be bombed on air by using devices carried in personal handbags taken by passengers into planes. UK security sources stated that 21 persons were arrested . Hethrew airport has been temporarily closed for incoming flights today. If this... [read more]

The famous press freedom organization "reporters without borders" has issued a very important handbook for bloggers and cyber-dissidents. The organization believes that Bloggers are often the only real journalists in countries where the mainstream media is censored or under pressure. Only they provide independent news, at the risk of displeasing the government and sometimes courting arrest. For that... [read more]

Sometimes I believe that the biggest mistake I made while creating my blog was to reveal my identity. As a blogger who writes mainly in politics and in controversial issues the posts I write have dynamic comments. This is good by nature, but the problem is that most of the comments and arguments I receive are based on personal issues, questioning my political arguments with personal remarks and sometimes... [read more]

I must say I am having one of the most prolonged depression states of mind I ever had throughout this day. I did not go to the Jordan Planet meet-up so that I will not spread my depression to others, and my participation in the vigil for Lebanon did not help my cause and nor Lebanese people. I am stuck in between the TV stations and internet, reading all the analysis and comments about the war... [read more]

In an extraordinary, direct and frank interview with the two Arabic dailies Al Ghad and Al Rai, King Abdullah has sent strong and angry statement towards the USA's policy in the Labanon crises and other Middle East issues. he said that "as long as there is occupation there will be resistance".       Wearing his military uniform, the king stated the following series of strong remarks... [read more]

The very well known strategic resaerch center "International Crises Group" has recently publsihed an analytical report on the twin agreesion by Israel on Lebanon/Palestine. The reports concludes taht only political measures can resolve the problem. Here is a summary of the conclusions   Israel/Palestine/Lebanon: Climbing Out of the Abyss    A diplomatic and political approach is needed... [read more]