Jordan
Jordanian tribal frustrations will be kept in check
Tribal dissatisfaction, driven by economic concerns and corruption, has added to political instability
JordanPrice rises in the Middle East could fuel more unrest
Bakeries in the south of Lebanon closed yesterday as wheat shortages hit
Middle EastElectricity trade in the Middle East will grow slowly
Cross-border electricity trade in the Middle East and North Africa is expanding slowly
Middle EastIslamist political exclusion in Jordan raises concerns
The Islamist Unified List pulled out of further Engineering Association ballots after losing the governate elections
JordanJordan will struggle with Syrian-Lebanese instability
Facilitating cross-border trade aims to stabilise Beirut and Damascus, but Amman fears blowback
JordanJordan faces wider risks from Syria reopening
Security forces are battling an increase in cross-border smuggling, even as international pressures shift
JordanEnergy plans will be slow to benefit Jordan
As it looks to increase electricity prices in April, Amman is promoting revived plans to import Iraqi oil
JordanIsrael focuses on Palestinian security, not solutions
Security issues were at the centre of talks between Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz and Jordan’s King Abdullah
Israel
