Accession Number:

AD1098550

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL MAXWELL AFB

Personal Author(s):

• Kinne,Megan A.

Report Date:

2018-03-30

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

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.

Descriptors:

• jordan
• ional organizations
• middle east
• military operations
• political science
• political systems
• security
• warfare
• agreements
• foreign aid
• foreign policy
• air force
• foreign relations
• governments
• terrorists
• urban areas
• terrorism
• national security

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE