German Ambassador Visits University of Jordan Center for Strategic Studies
Ammon News - The University of Jordan (UJ), represented by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS), received today the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jordan, Dr. Bertram von Moltke, as part of an official visit aimed at enhancing academic and research cooperation.
The Ambassador was welcomed by CSS Director, Prof. Hasan Al Momani, along with members of the diplomatic delegation including Max Emanuel Manfeller, First Secretary for Political Affairs at the Embassy, and Lina Graziano, Head of the Culture and Media Department.
The meeting focused on prospects for strengthening collaboration between the Center and prominent German research institutions. Discussions explored potential joint research initiatives, structured partnerships, and opportunities for mutual exchange of expertise in support of evidence-based policymaking and long-term strategic dialogue.
Al Momani reviewed the Center's ongoing efforts to establish a comprehensive institutional platform dedicated to soft power and public diplomacy. As part of this initiative, the Center plans to launch an annual international conference addressing themes of regional and global significance, including regional security, geopolitics, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
The two sides exchanged views on recent regional and global developments, highlighting Jordan's diplomatic role, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, in promoting peace, de-escalation, and constructive approaches to regional crises.
Al Momani emphasized Jordan's inclusive and strategic outlook in addressing regional challenges, reaffirming the Kingdom's enduring commitment to Arab and Islamic causes, its humanitarian leadership, and its pursuit of regional stability through strategic foresight and scientifically informed policymaking.
For his part, Ambassador von Moltke commended the Center's pivotal role in producing policy-relevant research and its contribution to advancing interdisciplinary analysis of complex issues. He expressed his country's keen interest in expanding cooperation with CSS, particularly in areas at the intersection of diplomacy, research, and strategic planning.
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