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Middle East

King Abdullah’s White House visit is a chance to reset US-Jordan relations

Long-standing ties between the two countries frayed significantly under Trump.

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Middle East

Now the hard part: Bad blood, proxy fighting, and factional jockeying in Yemen

This war is much older than the U.S. or even Saudi involvement in it. Biden's new envoy has his work cut out for him.

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Middle East

What does GCC rapprochement mean for Jordan?

In addition to economic benefits, the incoming Biden administration might help boost Jordan’s regional status.

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Middle East

UK on wrong side of history with arms sales to Saudi Arabia

While Britain is meant to be acting as a steadfast defender of human rights, it appears to be doing the opposite when it comes to the Gulf’s oil-rich monarchies.

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Middle East

How Trump’s ‘peace plan’ destabilizes Jordan

Trump's plan for Middle East peace isn't just a giveaway to the Israeli right-wing. It will also have negative impacts on U.S. regional partners.