Middle East
New US ambassador's charm offensive is backfiring in Jordan
Against a backdrop of unpopular support for Israel, locals don't like James Holtsnider's meddling in tribal affairs
February 03, 2026
Against a backdrop of unpopular support for Israel, locals don't like James Holtsnider's meddling in tribal affairs
The move will send shockwaves across the Middle East, where the organization has deep roots
Irreconcilable visions among Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf States, plus Israel and the US, condemn the Strip and its people to ruins
King Abdullah wielded the nuclear option this week after 16 members were arrested in an alleged terror plot
The military has significantly expanded its footprint, spurring questions about strategy and sustainability
Army investigation reported by the Washington Post indicates that while Ukraine was getting 'whatever it needed,' our troops in the Middle East were not.
