Magdalena Kirchner

Amman

Dr Magdalena Kirchner heads the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's offices for Jordan and Yemen, based in Amman. Previously, she was the FES representative in Afghanistan.

Articles

Foreign and security policy | 05.10.2023

A tug of war and peace in Yemen

As a key chapter of the Yemen war nears its end, risks of disruptions to the peace remain — with potentially dire consequences for the population

Democracy and society | 16.03.2023

A break in the clouds over Yemen

The current rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could promote peace in Yemen. Much depends on the seriousness of the actors involved

Foreign and security policy | 15.08.2022

Can the third time be the charm for Yemen?

The extension of a truce between Houthis and the government in Yemen is good news. But real momentum for a peace process is still lacking

Foreign and security policy | 11.08.2021

Afghanistan is drifting into an uncertain future

After the NATO withdrawal, the Taliban are creating facts on the ground — and seek international support for a future return to power

Foreign and security policy | 18.01.2021

Afghanistan is on the brink

Violence is on the rise again in Afghanistan. Amid inevitable troop withdrawals, the question of dialogue with the Taliban shifts from 'if' to [...]