Conflict
Reuters
October 11, 2018
The Syrian army has tightened its siege of the camp, in Rukban, near the northeastern Jordanian border with Syria and Iraq, preventing smugglers and traders from delivering food to its 50,000 inhabitants, mostly women and children.
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Global Politics
There are 28 other monarchies in the world
PRI's The World
May 18, 2018
Are you obsessing over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding? Well, to help you get your royal fix, here's some other information about other royal families.
Conflict
After three years of vetting, this Syrian refugee is giving up on moving to the US
PRI's The World
February 21, 2017
Thaer al-Tahli was an activist in Homs, Syria, threatened by the regime. He was selected for possible resettlement in the US. But after three years and many hours of interviews, he's decided to withdraw his application.
Arts, Culture & Media
Is Peter O'Toole's Lawrence of Arabia fact or fiction?
PRI's The World
December 16, 2013
With the death of Peter O'Toole, everyone is talking about one of his great roles, as Lawrence of Arabia — the British intelligence officer who lead an Arab revolt in World War I. So that led producer Christopher Woolf to examine just how much of the film is actually based on history.
Arts, Culture & Media
Slam poetry brings honesty, and nervousness, to Jordan
PRI's The World
November 26, 2013
There's a slam poetry underground in Amman, Jordan, and it's mainly filled with women. A Jordanian woman brought the art form home after studying in the US and winning slam poetry contests there.
Conflict
Jordan is divided over the fight against ISIS
PRI's The World
February 11, 2015
Jordan is fighting with the US against ISIS — but many Jordanians actually support the militant group.
Lifestyle & Belief
Why don't you see the Sunni-Shia divide in the US?
PRI's The World
June 23, 2014
Drive by the Yusuf Mosque in Boston on a Friday afternoon, prayer day, and you'll see men and women from across the Muslim world, from Indonesia to Iraq to North Africa, in a wide variety of dress. And none of them care which Islamic sect anyone is from.
Conflict
Why Jordan is at the epicenter of nearly all Middle Eastern issues
America Abroad
December 17, 2014
The rise of ISIS is connected to Jordan. The Israeli-Palestinian crisis plays out in the shadow of Jordan. The Syrian civil war and it's ensuing refugee crisis are taking a heavy toll on Jordan. Even the Iranian nuclear talks has a connection to Jordan. So, why Jordan, a landlocked country with few natural resources but tremendous importance for American foreign policy, at the middle of it all.
Conflict & Justice
Update: Protests in Egypt, Changes in Jordan
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Shibley Telhami, professor at the University of Maryland, responds the news that Jordan's President has dismissed his government following protests in his country. King Abdullah has asked an ex-army general to forma new Cabinet.
Conflict & Justice
Jordan follows suit with anti-government protests
PRI's The World
February 02, 2011
Jordan's citizens have responded to events in Tunisia and Egypt with their own protests. Marco Werman speaks with Jordan's Prince Hassan bin Talal about what steps the new prime minister should take.
Global Politics
What protesters in Jordan want?
PRI's The World
April 06, 2011
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.