Overview of Jordan

For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King Hussein. A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers, various Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population, through several wars and coup attempts. Read More »

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