Jordan

  • 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
  • Nov 2, 2021
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s 2022 Middle East energy hopes face risks

Neighbours are promising energy-strapped Beirut new supplies of electricity and gas before the beginning of next year

Lebanon
  • Oct 22, 2021
  • 2 min read

Jordan will prioritise efforts to meet FATF standards

Inclusion on the task force’s ‘grey list’ is an embarrassment for the kingdom

Jordan