Why Obama Needs A Strategy For Saving Jordan -- James Jay Carafano, National Interest
President Obama’s recent press conference sparked a firestorm of concern over the state of his strategy for dealing with ISIS. But ISIS isn’t the only Middle East challenge deserving some well-thought-out “strategery.” The administration also needs to craft a solid, sustainable plan for supporting the people of Jordan.
On the surface, the fate of Jordan may not appear to be of vital interest to the United States. But American strategists would be unwise to be indifferent to the country’s fate. Jordan is a “keystone.” It sits between nations whose futures are vitally important to protecting U.S. interests in the region.
Yes, the United States must deal effectively with today’s crises in the Middle East: the warfare and terrorism, the humanitarian challenges, the political instability and sectarian conflict. But the key to bringing long-term peace and prosperity to the region is to advance economic freedom in the region within the context of a constructive civil society.
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Update: US fears Islamic State group attack on Jordan -- AP
My Comment: The Islamic State does control the Iraqi side of the Iraq - Jordan border .... so entering Jordan should not be a problem. But I suspect that the Jordanians .... with their allies .... will have a harsh response of such an incursion happens. I also suspect that the U.S. military would also respond if the kingdom is under threat.
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