The IS threat justifies US military presence in Iraq – just. Sectarian violence down.
Articles tagged: ‘Jordan’
Arab League summit Tunis
Posted onAnnual Arab League summit the usual muddle, given some purpose by the need to badmouth US policy.
Muslim shrines in Jerusalem: the Jordanians defend their position
Posted onA more assertive Jordan allies with the Palestinian Authority to defend its position in Jerusalem through a strengthened Waqf Council. Separately, part of the security barrier in Jerusalem collapses; Palestinians celebrate.
Jordan needs help
Posted onWith its usual problems plus over a million Syrian refugees Jordan needs support. Some positive developments in the region.
Iraq: Trump irritates
Posted onIraq – still no government but a budget agreed. Clumsy statement by Trump on Iran.
Jordan – the economy – MBS
Posted onJordan – continuing protests over austerity and corruption. Remains a significant regional player. MBS doesn’t come.
UNRWA
Posted onUS halts support for UNRWA. UNRWA and its activities. Likely political consequences.
Israel-Jordan relations: King Abdullah announces the end of Israeli land leases
Posted onIsraeli-Jordanian relations, traditionally good at government level, have come under strain in recent years. King Abdullah has announced that Jordan won’t renew the lease of land to Israeli farmers; Israel tries to change his mind with the promise of more water.
FGM: progress in Africa
Posted onHuge decline since 1990 in FGM in Africa where it is most prevalent. Information about the Middle East remains scanty.
Floods: a bad fortnight
Posted onFloods throughout the region this month causing death and destruction.