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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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August 15, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
For the First Time, American Loan Guarantees for Jordan
Yesterday the United States announced that it would guarantee up to $1.25 billion in loans to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The announcement from the State Department said this: The United State…
February 4, 2015
United States
This Week: Jordan’s ISIS Battle and Egypt’s Crackdown
Significant Developments Jordan-ISIS. King Abdullah returned to a warm welcome in Jordan today after cutting short his visit to Washington yesterday. Abdullah’s move followed the release by ISIS of …
April 17, 2014
United States
This Week: Syria’s Fighting and Spillover Into Lebanon and Jordan
Significant Developments Syria. Regime fighters reportedly made significant progress against opposition forces in Homs this week, as Syrian military forces began entering rebel districts on Monday, …
October 14, 2011
Jordan
Striking Findings in Jordan
A member of the Daaja Jordanian Bedouin tribe holds a poster of Jordanian king Abdullah as he performs during a rally to celebrate the king's birthday in Amman (Ali Jarekji/Courtesy Reuters). With t…
November 21, 2011
Palestinian Territories
Jordan’s Unusual Palestinian Diplomacy
King Abdullah of Jordan speaks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas during a welcoming ceremony in the West Bank city of Ramallah November 21, 2011 (Mohamad Torokman/Courtesy Reuters). Jordan’s …
