Reform Not Revolution: The Arab Spring in Jordan

What next for Saudi Arabia and King Salman? The passing of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will change little in the kingdom and its relations with the West. The monarch had been ailing and reclusive for some years, and his anointed successor (and brother), Salman, had been handling the kingdom’s leadership in all but name. Salman’s reign will likely be characterized by a steady hand on the tiller and a continuation of...

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Unrest and Reform in Jordan

What next for Saudi Arabia and King Salman? The passing of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will change little in the kingdom and its relations with the West. The monarch had been ailing and reclusive for some years, and his anointed successor (and brother), Salman, had been handling the kingdom’s leadership in all but name. Salman’s reign will likely be characterized by a steady hand on the tiller and a continuation of...

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Jordan: How Serious is the Threat to King Abdullah’s Rule?

What next for Saudi Arabia and King Salman? The passing of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will change little in the kingdom and its relations with the West. The monarch had been ailing and reclusive for some years, and his anointed successor (and brother), Salman, had been handling the kingdom’s leadership in all but name. Salman’s reign will likely be characterized by a steady hand on the tiller and a continuation of...

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Elections in Jordan: A Catalyst for Abdullah’s Instability?

What next for Saudi Arabia and King Salman? The passing of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia will change little in the kingdom and its relations with the West. The monarch had been ailing and reclusive for some years, and his anointed successor (and brother), Salman, had been handling the kingdom’s leadership in all but name. Salman’s reign will likely be characterized by a steady hand on the tiller and a continuation of...

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