Jordan
Israeli-Palestinian divide will trigger more violence
The border crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip reopened after a ceasefire ended three days of fighting
IsraelMiddle East refugee return would destabilise situation
Turkey and Jordan wish to return Syrian refugees voluntarily, while Lebanon has outlined a forced return proposal
Middle EastUS-Middle East alignment unlikely
US President Joe Biden will visit Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia in July
Middle EastMiddle East tourism depends on socio-political factors
Tourism, a key driver of Middle Eastern economies, is recovering slowly from the COVID-19-induced lows of April 2020
Middle EastLand degradation rises in Middle East and North Africa
Dust storms have increased across the Middle East and North Africa in recent years, disrupting daily life
Middle EastJordan’s latest economic plan sets ambitious targets
A ten-year economic development plan launched in June sets out ambitious growth targets
JordanProspects for Middle Eastern oil economies to end-2022
Oil revenues have strengthened in 2022, underpinning economic flows between oil exporters and oil-importing states
Middle EastProspects for the Arab-Israeli conflict to end-2022
Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis have increased in 2022, but wider Arab-Israeli relations have improved
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