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. He’s done that in part by paying for a string of public works projects. But that may not work for much longer. Jordan is facing financial crisis. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Amman on the challenges facing Jordanians.
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