Marwan Muasher
Marwan Muasher
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Marwan Mubarak Abdullah Al-Ali, commonly known as Marwan Muasher, is a Jordanian diplomat, politician, and writer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on December 28, 1956, in Amman, Jordan. Still active in politics and public life.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Jordanian diplomat, politician, and writer. Served as the Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2002.
Early Life and Background
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Marwan Muasher was born into a prominent family in Amman, Jordan. His father, Abdullah Al-Ali, was an influential businessman and politician who served as a minister in the Jordanian government. Muasher's early life was marked by exposure to politics and international relations, which would later shape his career.
Major Accomplishments
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As Minister of Foreign Affairs (1997-2002), Muasher played a key role in promoting peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. He also served as the Jordanian Ambassador to the United States from 1991 to 1996, during which he worked closely with American diplomats to strengthen bilateral relations.
Notable Works or Actions
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Muasher has written extensively on international relations, Middle Eastern politics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His book, "The Arab Awakening: The Next Steps" (2012), offers insights into the complexities of the Arab Spring and its implications for regional stability.
In 2009, Muasher co-founded Al-Monitir Al-Arabi, an Arabic-language publication that provides in-depth analysis on global affairs. He has also contributed to various international publications, including The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Foreign Affairs.
Impact and Legacy
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Marwan Muasher's diplomatic career has had a lasting impact on the Middle East peace process. His efforts as Minister of Foreign Affairs helped pave the way for the 1994 Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty. Today, he continues to contribute to public discourse through his writing and advocacy work.
Muasher's commitment to promoting understanding between nations is reflected in his efforts to bridge the gap between Western and Arab perspectives on international issues. His influential writings have shaped policy debates and inspired new approaches to conflict resolution.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Marwan Muasher's insights into Middle Eastern politics, diplomacy, and international relations are highly valued by policymakers, scholars, and journalists worldwide. His thoughtful analysis has helped shape the global conversation on pressing issues, from the Arab Spring to Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.
Through his writing and advocacy work, Muasher continues to inspire new generations of diplomats, policymakers, and thinkers. As a respected voice in international affairs, he remains widely quoted and remembered for his enduring commitment to promoting peace, understanding, and cooperation between nations.
Quotes by Marwan Muasher

All those who took part in these operations are non-Jordanians. I will not go into details now. But there are no Jordanians among them.

These are outlaws, these are terrorists, barbarians who don't really belong to any identity, any nationality.

I carried at least 20 people back and forth to the Jordan Hospital. Everybody was screaming and crying; mothers were confused. ... I was just shocked,

I never expected something like this to happen to Jordan, ... This is our Jordan, and I will fight this with my every means.

This is a decision that Tunis has taken, at the same time we feel that it needs to be followed with a quick summit,

This culture that is mingling in our society has no justification. Our society will confront them and say, no, no matter what their cause is, be it the occupation of Iraq or Palestine. We will do everything to defend ourselves.

This is something that Jordan is not used to, ... Obviously, we are not happy about what happened and we are going to take whatever measures we can to guard against these terrorist activities.

Authorities are also putting more X-ray equipment to carry out thorough searches on vehicles,

