UWED Hosts Presentation of Book by King Abdullah II of Jordan

On November 13, 2026, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) hosted a presentation of the book Our Last Best Chance: The Pursuit of Peace in a Time of Peril, authored by His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The event provided a platform for discussing pressing issues of international relations, diplomacy, regional security, and prospects for the peaceful resolution of conflicts addressed in the Jordanian monarch's book.

The presentation was attended by Sodyq Safoev, First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Rector of UWED; Demiya Zuhair Haddad, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Republic of Uzbekistan; as well as representatives of the Senate and Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS), and members of the academic and expert communities.

Our Last Best Chance: The Pursuit of Peace in a Time of Peril is an autobiographical work in which King Abdullah II shares his experience in governance and diplomacy, reflections on international politics, and perspectives on the major challenges facing the contemporary world. Particular attention is devoted to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, regional stability, counterterrorism, and the strengthening of international cooperation.

The keynote address was delivered by Anvar Abduhalimov, Ambassador and Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations of UWED. In his presentation, he outlined the book's central ideas and examined the author's perspectives on political developments in the Middle East, regional security, and the role of diplomacy in finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts.

The event placed particular emphasis on the importance of political dialogue, international cooperation, and diplomatic initiatives in achieving lasting peace. Participants also discussed Jordan's foreign policy approaches, contemporary challenges facing the Middle East, and the significance of constructive cooperation among states amid growing global instability.

The author's reflections on political leadership, the responsibilities of statesmen, and the need for compromise in resolving complex international disputes attracted particular interest. The discussion provided an opportunity to examine the ideas presented in the book in the context of contemporary geopolitical developments.

The presentation contributed to expanding academic and expert dialogue, deepening understanding of political developments in the Middle East, and strengthening cultural, humanitarian, and intellectual ties between Uzbekistan and Jordan.