The talk about a “thirst for change” in Jordan is seen by the regime in Amman as a green light from the US to King Abdullah’s enemies to increase their efforts to overthrow the monarchy.
Syrian Rebel Weapons Used in Plot to Attack US Embassy in Jordan
October 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The suspects brought in rockets from Syria. One planned attack involved firing them at a district in the Jordanian capital that houses the U.S diplomatic mission.
Why the Muslim Brotherhood Takeover is Fizzling in Jordan
October 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
The Jordanian Arab Spring hasn’t taken off and the Muslim Brotherhood’s big show of force on Friday fizzled with a turnout of only 7,000 when the Brotherhood was predicting 50,000.
Ramallah: Decadent Café Society or Misogynist, Jihadic Stronghold?
June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When most people hear the word “Palestine” they immediately think “occupation” and “oppression.” People imagine that Palestinians are the most impoverished people in the world, living in ramshackle refugee camps—not because their own leaders have stolen their money and forced them into endless war with Israel—but because Israel, is allegedly, a “colonialist,” “apartheid,” and “Nazi” [...]
