Abdullah

The Challenges Facing Jordan and its King

Jordan's King Abdullah has managed to mostly fend off demands for internal change inspired by popular uprisings in neighboring Arab states. But that may not work for much longer. Jordan is facing financial crisis.

A First Hand Account of Syrian Violence

Violence continues in Syria

The crackdown by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left more than 2,000 people killed by the count of some human rights groups. Anthony Shadid, Beirut bureau chief for our partner, The New York Times, reports on the latest developments.

Should the US Urge Democracy in Saudi Arabia?

Martin Indyk, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Director of Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, believes that President Obama needs to renew his relationship with Saudi Arabia — and guide King Abdullah toward a more open government.

What protesters in Jordan want?

Reporter Dale Gavlak in Amman, Jordan caught up supporters of King Abdullah who don't want his powers diminished as the move to create a more Democratic form of government grows.