Amman, August 19 (Petra) – Arab Potash Company CEO Maen Nsour
cautioned on Wednesday that economic security is now integral to
national security, as global and regional instability poses growing
threats to state stability and sovereign interests.

Nsour spoke at a lecture at the Royal Jordanian War College on
current national security challenges and economic crises, attended by
the college commandant and directing staff.

He cited public debt, fiscal deficits, unemployment, food and energy
security, supply chain disruptions, and cybersecurity as primary
challenges requiring a diversified, resilient economy capable of
absorbing shocks.

Nsour, reflecting on past crises in Jordan, noted that the resilience
of state institutions and stable monetary policies helped navigate
these downturns. He stressed the necessity of strategic planning,
risk management, reserve building, and productivity growth.

He also pointed to the role of economic modeling and early warning
systems in forecasting crises to guide decision-makers.

Strengthening national security, he concluded, demands “unified
efforts” across state institutions and the private sector, along with
“sustained investment” in human capital, technology, and research and
development.

Participants wrapped up the session by discussing strategies to
cushion the economic impact of regional instability and prepare for
upcoming risks.

//Petra// HA