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Saud Al-Sharafat

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Dr. Saud Al-Sharafat is a former Brig. Gen in the Jordanian General Intelligence Directorate, as well as founder and chairman of the Shorufat ِCenter for the Study of Globalization and Terrorism. His writings mainly focus on issues pertinent to globalization and international terrorism.

Recent Policy Analysis by Saud Al-Sharafat

President Trump and King Abdullah Meeting
Brief Analysis
Balancing National Security and Economic Priorities in the U.S.-Jordan Relationship
May 5, 2025
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Pro-Palestine demonstrations in Amman, Jordan
Brief Analysis
Hamas's Misleading Narrative and Its Impact on Jordanian National Security
Sep 12, 2024
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  • Saud Al-Sharafat
Jordanian and U.S. forces
Brief Analysis
Iran-Aligned Armed Groups Are Endangering Jordan’s National Security
Feb 28, 2024
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  • Saud Al-Sharafat
Desalination plant in Israel
Brief Analysis
The Impact of the War in Gaza on Israel-Jordan Cooperation
Jan 31, 2024
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  • Saud Al-Sharafat
Protest outside of the Israeli embassy in Amman
Brief Analysis
What Does the War in Gaza Mean for Jordan's National Security?
Dec 22, 2023
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Jordan-Syria Border
Brief Analysis
The Captagon War: Smuggling on the Jordanian-Syrian Border
Sep 30, 2022
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All Policy Analysis by Saud Al-Sharafat
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