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Zaidoon Alhadid is a journalist and political commentator based in Amman.
Watching the developments at the G20 summit held in the United States, alongside the accompanying American moves toward Iran, it becomes clear that the scene extends far beyond the boundaries of an economic gathering where nations discuss growth, trade, and debt. Behind the economic table, another, far more sensitive battle is unfolding: Washington wants to turn the isolation of Iran into an international project, not merely an American policy, and to narrow the spaces that still allow Tehran room to breathe economically.
I will begin with the question that dominates the current moment: Why is Benjamin Netanyahu visiting Washington, and what does he hope to secure from Donald Trump?
Anyone analyzing the current scene clearly understands that the escalation in the Middle East is no longer merely a series of reciprocal reactions between conflicting parties; rather, it has become part of a broader strategy aimed at redrawing the balances of power regionally and globally. What is taking place in Yemen, the Red Sea, and between Washington and Tehran cannot be read as isolated files, but as interconnected fronts operating under a single equation. Every advancement on one front directly impacts the others, as each party seeks to establish a new reality before reaching any political settlement.
In countries that respect public funds, major stories do not simply pass by unnoticed, nor do projects costing millions turn into a mere one- or two-day news cycle before the page is turned as if nothing ever happened. What was recently revealed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Bdour, regarding the utilization of the field hospital adjacent to Prince Hamzah Hospital opens a wide door to questions that must not remain unanswered.
Not all successful government practices require major decisions or new legislation to be worthy of recognition. Sometimes, the smallest details are the most capable of narrowing the gap between the official and the citizen, especially in an era where social media has become an integral part of people's daily lives.
Not all tourism promotion campaigns are crafted in advertising agencies; some are born from a spontaneous photo around a dining table, a moment of awe before a lush green forest, or an Arab media figure simply saying: "Here, I feel at home."
Following the recent visit by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II to inspect development projects and the "Sanad" digital services, I found myself viewing the concept of electronic transformation in the Kingdom through a different lens. I began to realize the scale of the real bet the state is placing on technology to simplify people's lives. To me, this was no ordinary visit; it was a clear message that the digitalization file has become a fundamental pillar of the Kingdom’s future, backed by a genuine commitment to ensuring government services reach citizens in the fastest and easiest way possible.
I write today as we stand on the verge of yet another hike in fuel prices, driven by the fallout of the war with Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. We find ourselves facing a recurring scene, yet one we rarely learn from. Every energy crisis we endure is never truly a surprise; rather, it exposes the fragility of our model and our deep dependence on the outside world—as if we have not yet realized that geopolitics has no mercy for an economy that lacks its own alternatives.
As the curtain falls on the Parliament's session, the scene does not look like a victory as much as it poses an open-ended question: what has actually been achieved? Behind the density of laws and the clamor of sessions, a sharper reality emerges: legislation progressing rapidly against a clear oversight vacuum
It seems that every time fuel prices rise, it is not merely a number added to a bill, but a chain reaction that extends into every detail of life—from transportation costs to commodity prices, and even the public mood.
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