Jordan

Policy Analysis on Jordan

The full extent of Salafi jihadist inroads in the kingdom will likely remain unknown until the war in Syria ends, but the current indicators are troubling.

Jun 13, 2014

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David Schenker

Brief Analysis

Jordan and the Syria Crisis: Mitigating the 'Known Unknowns'

As extremists continue to move into southern Syria, growing security and humanitarian problems may soon outstrip Jordan's ability to handle spillover from the war.

May 30, 2014

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Andrew J. Tabler

Brief Analysis

Salafi Jihadists on the Rise in Jordan

The longer the war in Syria continues, the greater the threat these fighters will likely pose.

May 2, 2014

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David Schenker

Articles & Testimony

Why Refugee Influx Threatens Lebanon, Jordan Stability

Regardless of how much relief money is spent, life for the refugees in Lebanon and Jordan will become increasingly inhospitable absent a horizon for return to Syria.

Apr 10, 2014

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David Schenker

Brief Analysis

Jordan's Energy Balancing Act

A deal to buy Israeli natural gas can help mitigate the kingdom's energy shortage and steer Amman away from problematic nuclear plans, but it risks stirring domestic opposition.

Mar 12, 2014

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David Schenker
Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Clarifying the Security Arrangements Debate: Israeli Forces in the Jordan Valley

U.S., Israeli, and Palestinian negotiations could lower the heat and shed some light on the clash over Jordan Valley security arrangements by promoting a public debate grounded in the facts of current and prospective Israeli deployments.

Feb 24, 2014

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Michael Eisenstadt
Robert Satloff

Brief Analysis

Jordan Not Out of the Woods Yet

President Obama's reaffirmed pledges of assistance to Jordan are helpful, but they may not be enough to safeguard the country if the situation in Syria continues to fester.

Feb 19, 2014

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David Schenker

Brief Analysis

Israel's Growing Role in Southern Syria

Concerned about the possible drift of al-Qaeda affiliates to areas adjacent to the Golan Heights border, Israel finds itself obliged to increase its assistance to local rebel militias in southern Syria.

Jan 28, 2014

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Ehud Yaari

Video

Brief Analysis

Soccer's Impact on Middle East Politics

On October 15, James Dorsey, a syndicated columnist and author of the blog (and forthcoming book) The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, addressed a Washington Institute Policy Forum. The following is a rapporteur's summary of his remarks. Over the past several years, soccer fields across the Middle East and

Oct 16, 2013

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James M. Dorsey

Articles & Testimony

Down and Out in Amman: The Rise and Fall of the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood

Given the numerous external threats facing Jordan and the reversal of the Brotherhood's political fortune at home, the organization is now the least of King Abdullah's worries.

Oct 2, 2013

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David Schenker

Articles & Testimony

What Have U.S. Troops Been Doing in Jordan?

If Washington wants to shore up King Abdullah and secure Jordan, it should do everything possible to hasten the departure of Syria's Assad regime.

Jul 12, 2013

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David Schenker

Articles & Testimony

Jordan's Web Policy Mistake

Jordan is in danger of associating its traditionally enlightened monarchy with the practices of its repressive neighbors.

Jun 14, 2013

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David Schenker

Video

Brief Analysis

Israel in the Whirlwind: A New Government Meets a Changing Security Environment

Subscribe to Washington Institute videos on YouTube. Sign up for live event broadcast alerts from The Washington Institute On June 3, 2013, Shai Feldman and Dan Schueftan addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Dr. Schueftan is director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa

Jun 7, 2013

Brief Analysis

Security Force Assistance in the Middle East: New Approaches for a New Era

Through professional military education, exchange-officer programs, and U.S.-based exercises, Washington can gain long-term influence with partner militaries throughout the Middle East and North Africa at modest cost.

Jun 3, 2013

Articles & Testimony

Political Instability in Jordan

A new report on how Washington can help Jordan deal with continuing turmoil at home and abroad.

May 16, 2013

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Robert Satloff
David Schenker

Brief Analysis

Jordan's King Abdullah Comes to Washington

To avoid upsetting the kingdom's stability, Washington should be more discreet about U.S.-Jordanian security cooperation on Syria.

Apr 25, 2013

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David Schenker

Video

In-Depth Reports

The Death of Syria? Implications for America and the Middle East

Prince Zeid bin Raad, Jordan's UN ambassador, and veteran U.S. diplomat Ambassador James F. Jeffrey debated responses to the Syrian crisis and the future of the Middle East at the 2013 Lafer Symposium. Watch their wide-ranging discussion.

Apr 8, 2013

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Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein
James Jeffrey

Brief Analysis

Syria's Meltdown Requires a U.S.-Led Response

As Syria heads toward a meltdown spilling over its borders -- with loss of control over strategic weapons, accelerated refugee flows, spreading extremism, and Sunni-Shiite clashes -- only engaging with those doing the fighting will give Washington much influence over events.

Mar 22, 2013

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Andrew J. Tabler

Articles & Testimony

Saving Jordan's King Abdullah Must Be a U.S. Priority

Perhaps Washington's best Arab ally, the monarch increasingly lacks money and political stability.

Mar 21, 2013

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David Schenker

Video

Brief Analysis

Obama to the Middle East: Expectations and Implications (Part 1)

Subscribe to Washington Institute videos on YouTube. Sign up for live event broadcast alerts from The Washington Institute On March 18, 2013, Dennis Ross, David Makovsky, and Michael Singh addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Ambassador Ross, the Institute's counselor, served most recently as special assistant to President

Mar 20, 2013

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Dennis Ross

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