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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Family Roots And Displacement
- Tara Alami grew up in Jordan with all four grandparents displaced from Palestine in 1948.
- Her family includes both naturalized Jordanians and those limited by refugee documentation, shaping her perspective.
National Numbers Create Permanent Displacement
- Jordan's national number system creates layered citizenship and restricts access to education, banking, and healthcare for many Palestinians.
- Refugee documentation and temporary residency enforce long-term displacement and dignity stripping across generations.
Platform For Anti-Imperialist Muslim Discourse
- Vox Ummah is framed as a Muslim anti-imperialist platform countering sectarian and reactionary Islamic politics.
- Tara wrote for them to surface Jordan's quiet sectarianism and its role in Western-aligned regional order.
