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The article provides a report on Jordanian politics and its relation with the U.S. Topics include the U.S. officials expressing their support and helping Jordan by addressing serious vulnerabilities, Jordan's cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy in the Middle East, and the U.S. Congress considering legislation pertaining to the U.S. relations with Jordan.

This report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan's government and economy and of its cooperation with U.S. policies in the Middle East. Several issues are likely to figure in decisions by Congress and the Administration on future aid to and cooperation with Jordan. These include Jordan's continued involvement in attempting to promote Israeli-Palestinian peace and the stability of the Jordanian regime, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts in neighboring Syria and Iraq. U.S. officials may also consider potential threats to Jordan from the Islamic State organization (IS, also known as ISIL, ISIS, or the Arabic acronym Da'esh). Although the United States and Jordan have never been linked by a formal treaty, they have cooperated on a number of regional and international issues over the years. Jordan's small size and lack of major economic resources have made it dependent on aid from Western and various Arab sources. U.S. support, in particular, has helped Jordan address serious vulnerabilities, both internal and external. Jordan's geographic position, wedged between Israel, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, has made it vulnerable to the strategic designs of more powerful neighbors, but has also given Jordan an important role as a buffer between these countries in their largely adversarial relations with one another. The United States has provided economic and military aid to Jordan since 1951 and 1957, respectively. Total bilateral U.S. aid (overseen by State and DOD) to Jordan through FY2016 amounted to approximately $19.2 billion. P.L. 114-254, the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017, specifies that appropriations for ESF/OCO and FMF/OCO be provided to Jordan. The act did not specify exact dollar amounts for the kingdom. P.L. 115-31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, provides "not less than" $1.279 billion in bilateral aid to Jordan from State and Foreign Operations accounts. In May 2017, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen introduced H.R. 2646, the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act. This bill would reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 and authorize the establishment of a U.S.-Jordanian Enterprise Fund. According to President Trump's FY2018 budget request to Congress, the Administration is seeking $1 billion in total U.S. aid to Jordan, which is "consistent with the previous FY 2015-FY2017 Memorandum of Understanding level of $1 billion per year." The FY2018 Budget request also would continue FMF grant funding for Jordan, rather than converting FMF grants to loans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on Jordan. Topics covered include the factors which made it dependent on aid from Western and Arab sources, the executive powers given to the king under the Jordanian constitution and the members of the royal family such as King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Prince Feisal ibn Al Hussein. Also mentioned is the division of the Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood between reformists and conservatives.

The article presents information on the results of the 2016 Jordan elections. Details related to it include the selection of King Abdullah II, Prince Faisal bin Hussein, and Aisha bint Hussein to the parliament. The parliamentary elections for Jordan's Lower House (Chamber of Deputies) being held in September 2016, the involvement of Islamist groups as Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood, and women in the elections are also presented.

The article discusses the growing number of Syrian refugees in Jordan. Topics discussed include the government's restriction on entry of refugees into the kingdom in response to a suicide bomb attack on the Jordanian-Syrian border, providing support for Syrian refugees living already in the kingdom with international assistance, and receiving low-interest loans from foreign creditors such as the World Bank.

The article looks at the Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. Topics discussed include Jordan's dispute with Israel over Jerusalem, U.S. Foreign Assistance to Jordan, and domestic politics and the economic conditions of Jordan as of December 2014. It also looks at the economic and financial assistance received by Jordan from the U.S.

This report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan's government and economy and of its cooperation with U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East, including the promotion of Arab-Israeli peace. Several issues are likely to figure in decisions by Congress and the Administration on future aid to and cooperation with Jordan. These include the stability of the Jordanian regime (particularly in light of ongoing political change and/or unrest in several other countries in the region), Jordan's involvement in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, the civil war in neighboring Syria, and U.S.-Jordanian military and intelligence cooperation. Although the United States and Jordan have never been linked by a formal treaty, they have cooperated on a number of regional and international issues over the years. The country's small size and lack of major economic resources have made it dependent on aid from Western and friendly Arab sources. U.S. support, in particular, has helped Jordan address serious vulnerabilities, both internal and external. Jordan's geographic position, wedged between Israel, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, has made it vulnerable to the strategic designs of more powerful neighbors, but has also given Jordan an important role as a buffer between these potential adversaries. The United States has provided economic and military aid, respectively, to Jordan since 1951 and 1957. Total U.S. aid to Jordan through FY2013 amounted to approximately $13.83 billion. Levels of aid have fluctuated, increasing in response to threats faced by Jordan and decreasing during periods featuring political differences or reductions of aid worldwide. On September 22, 2008, the U.S. and Jordanian governments reached an agreement whereby the United States agreed to provide a total of $660 million in annual foreign assistance to Jordan over a five-year period, ending with FY2014. In the year ahead, both parties may try to reach a new five-year aid deal. In recent months, Congress has taken additional steps to support Jordan. On January 17, 2014, the President signed into law P.L. 113-76, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 which Congress passed days earlier. The law provides Jordan $360 million in economic aid and $300 million in military aid. It also stipulates that "from amounts made available under title VIII designated for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism, not less than $340 million above the levels included in the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Jordan shall be made available for the extraordinary costs related to instability in the region, including for security requirements along the border with Iraq." The law also continues to authorize foreign aid to be used for loan guarantees to Jordan and the establishment of an enterprise fund. Finally, Congress also appropriated additional Migration and Refugee Assistance funding (MRA) to help countries like Jordan cope with the Syrian refugee crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a report "Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations" by the U.S. Congressional Research Service as of January 27, 2014. Topics discussed include Jordanian politics, the relationship between the U.S. and Jordan, and cooperation with Jordan features several issues including stability of the Jordanian regime, involvement of Jordan in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and civil war in Syria.

The article presents a background on Jordan's domestic politics, current economic issues and its controversial electoral process which led to recent street protests. It also discusses Jordan's foreign relations with Israel and its role in resolution efforts on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The article also presents the effects of Syria's civil war, most particularly the refugee influx and its consequences.

The article presents a congressional report on Jordan, its political and economic background and its overall relations with the U.S. Key issues which may affect Congress and the Administration on their decisions on future economic and military aid and cooperation with Jordan are discussed and these include the stability of the Jordanian regime under King Abdullah II, Jordan's role in the Arab-Israeli peace process and U.S.-Jordanian military and intelligence cooperation.

The article focuses on Jordanian politics and issues in U.S-Jordanian relations. It discusses Jordan's government and economy, the role of Jordan in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East. Other topics include the U.S.-Jordanian nuclear energy cooperation, and U.S Jordanian military and intelligence cooperation. It also informs about the U.S economic and military assistance to Jordan since 1951 and 1957.

The article offers information on the domestic politics and the economy of Jordan. It describes the constitutional monarchy of Jordan under King Abdullah II, its bicameral legislature and limited parliamentary democracy. It also highlights the modifications in the new electoral law passed by King Abdullah II via royal decree governing parliamentary elections in 2010. It offers an overview of Jordan's civilian nuclear energy program, including its nuclear cooperation with the U.S.

This report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan's government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East. Several issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations are likely to figure in decisions by Congress and the Administration on future aid to and cooperation with Jordan. These include the stability of the Jordanian regime, the role of Jordan in the Arab-Israeli peace process, and U.S.-Jordanian military and intelligence cooperation. Although the United States and Jordan have never been linked by a formal treaty, they have cooperated on a number of regional and international issues over the years. The country's small size and lack of major economic resources have made it dependent on aid from Western and friendly Arab sources. U.S. support, in particular, has helped Jordan deal with serious vulnerabilities, both internal and external. Jordan's geographic position, wedged between Israel, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, has made it vulnerable to the strategic designs of its more powerful neighbors, but has also given Jordan an important role as a buffer between these potential adversaries. In 1990, Jordan's unwillingness to join the allied coalition against Iraq disrupted its relations with the United States and the Persian Gulf states; however, relations improved throughout the 1990s as Jordan played an increasing role in the Arab-Israeli peace process and distanced itself from Saddam Hussein's Iraq. The United States has provided economic and military aid, respectively, to Jordan since 1951 and 1957. Total U.S. aid to Jordan through FY2009 amounted to approximately $10.72 billion. Levels of aid have fluctuated, increasing in response to threats faced by Jordan and decreasing during periods of political differences or worldwide curbs on aid funding. On September 22, 2008, the U.S. and Jordanian governments reached an agreement whereby the United States will provide a total of $660 million in annual foreign assistance to Jordan over a five-year period. For FY2011, the Administration is requesting $682.7 million for Jordan in total military and economic aid. The Jordanian government also is seeking additional FY2010 aid from Congress, as lawmakers consider supplemental appropriations legislation to fund military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. H.Res. 833, which was passed by the House on November 7, 2009, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the close relationship between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Its companion bill, S.Res. 376, passed the Senate on December 16, 2009. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the report issued by the U.S. Congressional Research Service on the U.S.-Jordan relation and political background of Jordan as of October 30, 2009. Topics discussed include economic and military aid provided by the U.S. to Jordan from 1951 to 1957, parliamentary elections of 2007 and the global financial crisis, 2008-2009. Also mentions an overview on the relation of Jordan with Hamas, an islamist organization.

This report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan's government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East. This report will be updated periodically to reflect new developments. Several issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations are likely to figure in decisions by Congress and the Administration on future aid to and cooperation with Jordan. These include the stability of the Jordanian regime, the role of Jordan in the Arab-Israeli peace process, Jordan's role in stabilizing Iraq, and U.S.-Jordanian military and intelligence cooperation. Although the United States and Jordan have never been linked by a formal treaty, they have cooperated on a number of regional and international issues over the years. The country's small size and lack of major economic resources have made it dependent on aid from Western and friendly Arab sources. U.S. support, in particular, has helped Jordan deal with serious vulnerabilities, both internal and external. Jordan's geographic position, wedged between Israel, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, has made it vulnerable to the strategic designs of its more powerful neighbors, but has also given Jordan an important role as a buffer between these potential adversaries. In 1990, Jordan's unwillingness to join the allied coalition against Iraq disrupted its relations with the United States and the Persian Gulf states; however, relations improved throughout the 1990s as Jordan played an increasing role in the Arab-Israeli peace process and distanced itself from Saddam Hussein's Iraq. The United States has provided economic and military aid, respectively, to Jordan since 1951 and 1957. Total U.S. aid to Jordan through FY2009 amounted to approximately $10.72 billion. Levels of aid have fluctuated, increasing in response to threats faced by Jordan and decreasing during periods of political differences or worldwide curbs on aid funding. On September 22, 2008, the U.S. and Jordanian governments reached an agreement whereby the United States will provide a total of $660 million in annual foreign assistance to Jordan over a five-year period. P.L. 111-8, the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, which was signed by President Obama on March 11, 2009, provides the full FY2009 Bush Administration request for assistance, including $263.5 in economic aid and $235 million in military assistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on a report released by the U.S Congressional Research Service, a public policy research arm of the Congress, as of 2009 on political conditions in Jordan and U.S-Jordan relationships. Topics discussed include decision of U.S Congress to provide future aid to Jordan, shortage of economic resources in Jordan and role of Jordan in Arab-Israeli peace process. Also mentioned is the disruption of U.S-Jordan relations due to Jordan's reluctance to join anti-Iraq coalition.

This report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief overview of Jordan's government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East. This report will be updated periodically to reflect new developments. Several issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations are likely to figure in decisions by Congress and the Administration on future aid to and cooperation with Jordan. These include the stability of the Jordanian regime, the role of Jordan in the Arab-Israeli peace process, Jordan's role in stabilizing Iraq, and U.S.-Jordanian military and intelligence cooperation. Although the United States and Jordan have never been linked by a formal treaty, they have cooperated on a number of regional and international issues over the years. The country's small size and lack of major economic resources have made it dependent on aid from Western and friendly Arab sources. U.S. support, in particular, has helped Jordan deal with serious vulnerabilities, both internal and external. Jordan's geographic position, wedged between Israel, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, has made it vulnerable to the strategic designs of its more powerful neighbors, but has also given Jordan an important role as a buffer between these potential adversaries. In 1990, Jordan's unwillingness to join the allied coalition against Iraq disrupted its relations with the United States and the Persian Gulf states; however, relations improved throughout the 1990s as Jordan played an increasing role in the Arab-Israeli peace process and distanced itself from Saddam Hussein's Iraq. In the last decade, annual U.S. assistance to Jordan has more than quadrupled, from a total of $223 million in FY1998 to an estimated $912 million in FY2008. Since FY2003, Jordan's total assistance package has averaged over $700 million per fiscal year. This higher figure is due in part to large allocations for Jordan in subsequent supplemental appropriations acts (a total of $1.78 billion since FY2003). In addition to the preceding funds specifically earmarked for Jordan, emergency supplemental bills also have contained funds to reimburse Pakistan, Jordan, and other key cooperation states for logistical expenses in support of U.S. military operations. Increased U.S. aid has reflected the Bush Administration's appreciation for Jordan's role in combating terrorism and rebuilding Iraq. It also may be an acknowledgment of Jordan's vulnerabilities in a region made more volatile by instability in Iraq and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The Administration's FY2009 request to Congress is $535.4 million for U.S. aid to Jordan. This includes $263.5 in economic aid and $235 million in military assistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the report "Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations" released by the U.S. Congressional Research service (CRS), as of October 2008. Topics include the politics and the economic, military and security conditions of Jordan, the issues related to U.S.-Jordanian relations including peace in the Middle East, opposition to normalization and Arab-Israeli Peace process and a nuclear program of Jordan under the administration of the ruler King Abdullah II.

The article focuses on the three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the Jordanian government and the Obama Administration related to boost foreign aid to Jordan.

The article discusses the Jordanian constitution amendments of 2016, which assigned a King with executive powers. Topics discussed include giving authority to control over appointments and resignation of prime minister, king's power for modifying parliamentary legislation, and introducing Article 195 in the Jordanian Penal Code which restricts abuse against the king.

The article focuses on the impact of the war in Syria on the social and political condition of Jordan. It provides overview of how the war in Syria has brought significant problems to the country in which its borders became less secure for Syrian refugees. It also mentions the membership of the country to the group International Syria Support Group (ISSG), which has unsuccessfully attempted to broker a negotiated settlement to the Syrian conflict.

The article focuses on the confrontations by Jordan on the complexity of the war in neighboring Syria and the impact of war on Jordan.

The article provides an overview of the government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its relations with the U.S. Topics discussed are the strategic importance of Jordan to the U.S., the political, economic and geographical vulnerabilities of Jordan that U.S. policymakers seek to mitigate, and Jordan's dependence on foreign financial assistance including from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Also noted is the attempt of the Jordanian government to end social unrest in the country.

The article presents a summary of a congressional report on Jordanian politics and U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides an insight on how the U.S. Congress and Administration are likely to relate their decisions on future economic aid and political cooperation with Jordan to several issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations which include the stability of the Jordanian regime, U.S.-Jordanian military cooperation and Jordan's role in the Arab-Israeli peace process.