Millennials Are Killing Capitalism Jordan as a Structural Byproduct of US-Led Imperialism with Tara Alami
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Sep 14, 2025 Tara Alami, a Palestinian writer and researcher, shares her insights on Jordan's role in the U.S.-led imperial system. She delves into her family's history amidst the Palestinian exodus and explores the challenges faced by marginalized communities in Jordan. The conversation shifts to the implications of Jordan's monarchy, its portrayal of Palestinian identity, and the impact of foreign influences. Alami critiques the custodianship of al-Aqsa and highlights the historical interplay of U.S. imperialism with Jordanian politics and society.
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Weigh Risk And Break The Silence
- Speak out despite surveillance when possible, argues Tara, because silence equals betrayal of those facing repression.
- Take calculated risks to challenge state narratives if you can bear the consequences and amplify those who cannot.
Custodianship As Legitimizing Myth
- The Hashemite custodianship of al-Aqsa is taught as an honor but functionally legitimizes the monarchy while failing to stop attacks.
- Framing custodianship without confronting collaboration erases the monarchy's role in regional dispossession.
Hashemites, Britain, And Early Tensions
- The Hashemite dynasty was installed with British backing; King Abdullah I accepted the 1947 UN partition and later led forces in 1948.
- Abdullah I's assassination on al-Aqsa by a Palestinian illustrated early antagonism between Palestinians and the monarchy.
