Jordan

  • Jan 11, 2022
  • 2 min read

Energy 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

Jordan
  • Jan 6, 2022
  • 2 min read

Israel 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
  • Jan 5, 2022
  • 2 min read

Expanded formal powers might damage Jordan’s king

Parliament is approving a range of constitutional reforms

Jordan
  • Dec 13, 2021
  • 7 min read

Jordan’s coming climate crisis will hit youth hard

As in much of the Middle East, most young people are focused on jobs and finances, unaware of mounting climate risks

Jordan
  • Dec 9, 2021
  • 2 min read

Jordanian opposition to closer Israel ties could mount

The new water-for-energy agreement caused angry scenes and walkouts among legislators

Jordan
  • Nov 29, 2021
  • 2 min read

Jordan will struggle with insoluble reform dilemmas

New local elections are planned, as the parliament wrestles with constitutional reform and a new draft budget

Jordan
  • Nov 18, 2021
  • 2 min read

Israel-Jordan deal may promote wider climate ties

The sometimes-uneasy neighbours have agreed to swap solar energy for clean water

Israel
  • Nov 11, 2021
  • 2 min read

Mideast water scarcity risks urban and rural strains

Jordanian officials say dams are running dry amid an intense regional drought, and Iraqis warn of likely clashes

Middle East