The Confluence of American and Jordanian Exceptionalism: An Enduring or Transactional Relationship

Abstract

The confluence of shared security interests, King Abdullah IIs leadership in the region, and the countrys geographically strategic position make Jordan a vital U.S. partner in the pursuit and protection of national security interests in the Middle East region. Policymakers must ensure U.S. engagement with the Jordanian government promotes an enduring partnership rather than devolving into a merely transactional relationship. Lawmakers and military leaders must understand the dynamics of the security, economic, and social threats that jeopardize the stability of Jordan, and work to balance our liberal desires for the region with the realities of the regimes carefully controlled democratization. American policy toward the Hashemite Kingdom should acknowledge and enhance Jordanian Exceptionalism.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 2018
Accession Number
AD1098550

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People

  • Megan A. Kinne

Organizations

  • Air University

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Political Science
  • Sociopolitics
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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