Munir Atalla

<p>Munir Atalla is a Jordanian of Palestinian origin studying Middle Eastern Studies, American Studies, and Communications at Tufts University.  He is a regular contributor at <a href="http:

What’s in a jihad?

There is a fine line between jihadist and freedom fighter. In Jordan, we call it “the national border”.

By Munir Atalla

/ 29 Oct 2012

Out with the old, in with the old, in Jordan

Yes, protests have increased since the Arab Awakening, but the monarchy has its finger right on the pulse.

By Munir Atalla

/ 15 Oct 2012

Examining the US-Jordan relationship

Reforms in Jordan have been a carrot on a stick, and the country is weathering what some are calling a “regional storm”. The saving grace of the King is that his time in office has so far been bloodless.

By Munir Atalla

/ 1 Oct 2012

The plot thickens

This year, the winds have also brought with them into Jordan an influx of refugees from Syria.

By Munir Atalla

/ 10 Sep 2012

Almahjoob marghoub: Jordanians fight back for an open internet

Jordan probably won’t censor its internet. But just the fact that it is still trying is extremely disappointing.

By Munir Atalla

/ 2 Sep 2012