Abdulaziz Kilani is a British-Arab writer who focuses on the Middle East and North Africa. Kilani’s work has been published in Arabic-language media outlets such as Alrai newspaper (Jordan), Ammon News (Jordan), Al Jazirah newspaper (Saudi Arabia), Alanbaa Alsiyasia newspaper (Morocco), Donia Al-Watan (Palestine). He has also published in The American Conservative, Responsible Statecraft, Lobelog, Middle East Monitor, Lobelog, TRT World, The Globe Post and Inside Arabia. Follow him on Twitter at @AZ_Kilani.
In today's episode of the Contours podcast, host Carolyn Morman talks with writer and New Lines contributor Abdulaziz Kilani. Together, they discuss how Israel's war in Gaza is affecting relations with its neighbors, the role America plays diplomatically in these changes, and how the Palestinian question may be addressed in the future.
Israel’s war in Gaza is affecting Jordan, which is dealing with rising anti-U.S. public sentiment, a possible refugee crisis, and security threats from Iranian-aligned militant groups. In this Net Assessment, Abdulaziz Kilani explains why Jordanian stability is in the U.S. interest and how Washington can empower Amman without further inflaming internal tensions.
Through aid and engagement, the international community can help encourage and support Sudan’s transition to civilian rule.
Jordan’s recent decision to change its approach to its northern neighbor likely stems from the kingdom’s economic and security concerns about the Syrian civil war.
