Again Quote by Abdallah II of Jordan
“And as an American colleague said to me several months ago, he said, 'I think the challenge in Jordan - and, again, this is for the rest of the Middle East - we need to define what center is. And once we can define what center is to a Jordanian, then we can decide what's left and what's right of that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Regional Development Forum, 2022
Defining a cultural or political "center" for Jordan helps clarify regional boundaries and guide policy decisions in the Middle East.
In simple terms: Identify a central point to shape regional decisions.
Key Takeaway
Define the core to guide policy.
Themes
politics
identity
regionalism
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- education curricula
- media framing
Key Concepts
geopolitics
center-periphery theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a "center" for you?
- How could multiple centers coexist?
A Different Perspective
Different groups may disagree on what constitutes the "center".
