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The Ceasefire and U.S. Interests on the Jordan-Syria Border
By setting limits on Iranian deployments in southern Syria, Washington could insulate Jordan from problems on the border and encourage Iranian caution in the east, potentially decreasing the likelihood there of a U.S.-Iran clash.
Jul 17, 2017
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  • David Schenker
  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Terrorists and Territory: What Jordan Can Teach Us About Managing Jihadists
The Hashemite Kingdom, known for its effectiveness in fighting terrorism, illustrates how a country can manage jihadists at home without needing to eradicate them.
Jul 9, 2017
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  • Jacob Olidort
Articles & Testimony
Terrorists and Territory: What Jordan Can Teach Us about Managing Jihadists
The Hashemite Kingdom, known for its effectiveness in fighting terrorism, illustrates how a country can manage jihadists at home without needing to eradicate them.
Jul 9, 2017
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  • Jacob Olidort
Articles & Testimony
Green-on-Blue Attacks in Jordan
Even as Washington adapts to changing circumstances, the risks for U.S. military personnel in Jordan will likely persist.
Jun 23, 2017
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Hezbollah's Redeployment in Syria: Potential Confrontations
If Washington fails to press Russia diplomatically and raise the military costs on Hezbollah, a wider confrontation may erupt between U.S. and Iranian proxies in Syria.
Jun 13, 2017
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Why Regional Dynamics Open the Door for Jordan-Israel Cooperation
Pressing circumstances have pushed the Jordanian business community to set aside ideological objections and become more open to major projects with Israel.
Jun 13, 2017
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  • Haisam Hassanein
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Regional Consequences of Trump's Travel Ban
On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, indefinitely prohibiting all Syrian refugees from entering the United States and banning immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries: Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen. The executive order unleashed a storm of criticism
Apr 20, 2017
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  • Mohamed Abdelaziz
Articles & Testimony
Taxing Times in Jordan
Under increasing pressure from regional wars and more than a million refugees, Amman is ratcheting up taxes on ordinary citizens to bridge the budget gap.
Apr 19, 2017
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  • David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
King Abdullah and Jordan Deserve Our Support -- and Our Dollars
Although the Trump administration is looking to decrease foreign aid, Amman's request for more U.S. funding deserves special consideration given its close cooperation in the region.
Apr 5, 2017
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
The Quiet Advance of Eastern Mediterranean Gas
News that Israel has begun exporting gas to Jordan indicates that commercial logic can prevail despite adverse political rhetoric.
Mar 8, 2017
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  • Simon Henderson
  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
A Safe Zone in Southern Syria: Jordan's Role
At a time when Russia is firmly in the Syrian driver's seat and Assad shows no sign of going away, brokering a deal to establish a humanitarian buffer area would be one way to address Washington and Amman's pressing concerns about ongoing refugee flows.
Feb 27, 2017
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  • David Schenker
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Articles & Testimony
How the United States Should Help Protect Jordan from the Chaos Next Door
A comprehensive look at the concrete steps the Trump administration can take to secure a vital ally that has shown signs of struggling under the weight of refugees and numerous other challenges.
Feb 22, 2017
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Jordan's King Abdullah Visits Trump's Washington
Because the proposed Israeli embassy move is a potential headache for the palace, it will no doubt be high on the king's agenda, but U.S. officials should be prepared to offer assurances on other pressing security and economic concerns as well.
Jan 30, 2017
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  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
The Growing Islamic State Threat in Jordan
Amman has shaken up its counterterrorism and military leadership in response to an uptick in attacks and security failures, and Washington cannot afford to be complacent about the kingdom's situation either.
Jan 10, 2017
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  • David Schenker
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In-Depth Reports
The Lines That Bind: 100 Years of Sykes-Picot
A century after diplomats Mark Sykes of Britain and François Georges-Picot of France drew up a secret agreement to divide the Ottoman lands of the Middle East, a look at the modern map indicates the resulting states have largely stood the test of time -- at least thus far. Most
Dec 19, 2016
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  • Andrew J. Tabler
Articles & Testimony
Jordan's Economy Was Always Shaky -- the Refugee Crisis Has Only Made Things Worse
If the kingdom wants its latest economic reform plan to succeed, it will have to change the culture of its labor force, which is a difficult proposition at best.
Dec 5, 2016
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  • David Schenker
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Brief Analysis
A New President and the Middle East
How will the election's outcome shape the direction of U.S. Middle East policy, and how do America's friends in the region view the prospect of a new administration? Read or watch a conversation between leading Middle Eastern journalists and U.S. policy experts.
Nov 15, 2016
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  • Jamal Khashoggi
  • Jumana Ghunaimat
  • David Horovitz
  • Norman Ornstein
  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Will Arab Leaders Attend the Peres Funeral?
Their presence will likely be more low-profile than for Rabin's funeral twenty years ago, but this is more a sign of the post-Oslo times than a rebuttal of their increasingly close ties with Israel in various spheres.
Sep 29, 2016
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
Brief Analysis
Jordan's Strategic Decision to Buy Israeli Gas
In addition to meeting the kingdom's urgent energy needs, the new natural gas deal should facilitate long-delayed efforts to develop Israel's offshore Leviathan field.
Sep 26, 2016
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Jordan Goes to the Polls: A Comeback for the Muslim Brotherhood?
Although the parliament remains a marginal institution, the Brotherhood's ability to continue mobilizing political support despite a recent ban shows its persistent appeal in the kingdom.
Sep 19, 2016
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  • David Schenker

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