Since its founding in 1948, Jordan has enjoyed relative peace and stability compared to its neighbors in the Middle East. (Jordan shares borders with Syria, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Egypt.) While leaders throughout the Middle East have had their authority challenged during the Arab Spring, it is important to note that, unlike Syria or Egypt, which have been ruled by military dictators, Jordan’s king is part of the Hashemite dynasty and a direct descendant of the prophet Mohammed. King Huss...
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