and military support that the U.S. has been providing to the Jordanian Monarchy, which would hardly be able to navigate the turbulence that threatens it without this decisive patronage.

The monarchy plays a critical role in maintaining Jordan's pro-West, pro-peace orientation. Warning signs of a "Tahrir Square"-in-Amman scenario include bold and direct criticism of the monarchy ...

Jordan’s King Abdullah II is set to meet with United States President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, amid the latter’s repeated insistence that the monarch accept Palestinians he would like to expel ...

Since gaining independence in 1946, Jordan has seen the Muslim Brotherhood play a consistent political role, adhering to a non-violent strategy while navigating an evolving relationship with the ...

According to him, unlike Tunisia and Egypt, Jordanian society is "multi-cultural" and the monarchy is the "glue". Meanwhile, the Islamists are trying to put additional pressure on the government.

It was last updated on 11 February 2025 Jordanian media take care not to cross red lines in their reporting. These include criticism of the political system, the monarchy, the military and religion.

But nor can Jordan afford to look soft on Trump, given its huge Palestinian population and the historical responsibility of the Hashemite monarchy towards Palestine. Saudi Arabia, keen to court ...