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Jordan and America - An Enduring Friendship (Hardcover)
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Jordan and America - An Enduring Friendship (Hardcover)
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A telling history of one of the most important relationships in the
Middle East This is the first book to tell the remarkable story of
the relationship between Jordan and the United States and how their
leaders have navigated the dangerous waters of the most volatile
region in the world.Jordan has been an important ally of the United
States for more than seventy years, thanks largely to two members
of the Hashemite family: King Hussein, who came to power at the age
of 17 in 1952 and governed for nearly a half-century, and his son,
King Abdallah, who inherited the throne in 1999. Both survived
numerous assassination attempts, wars, and plots by their many
enemies in the region. Both ruled with a firm hand but without
engaging in the dictatorial extremes so common to the region.
American presidents from Eisenhower to Biden have worked closely
with the two Hashemite kings to maintain peace and stability in the
region when possible. The relationship often has been rocky,
punctuated by numerous crises, but in the end, it has endured and
thrived. Long-time Middle East expert Bruce Riedel tells the story
of the U.S.-Jordanian relationship with his characteristic insight,
flair, and eye for telling details. For anyone interested in the
region, understanding this story will provide new insights into the
Arab-Israeli conflict, the multiple Persian Gulf wars, and the
endless quest to bring long-term peace and stability to the region.
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