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Foreign Policy Under King Hussein

In: The Palgrave Handbook of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

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  • Victoria Silva Sánchez

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To speak about the reign of King Hussein (1952–99) is to speak about contemporary Jordan. During his 46-year rule, the country has witnessed fundamental changes within its borders and in the whole region, which have tested the endurance of the Hashemite Kingdom. In a volatile environment, Hussein consolidated his rule after 1958 and survived through the end of Arab unity until the Jordanian civil war tested his permanency on the throne. A particular vision of the Arab unity isolated Jordan at least until the death of Nasser and forced the Kingdom to regularly accept positions that frequently run against its national interest, such as its participation in the June War against Israel. However, its small size and geographical location forced Jordan to choose one position or another despite its desired neutrality. Nevertheless, it was also his skilful policymaking and statesmanship that contributed to navigate some of the most complicated crisis of the twentieth century.

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  • Victoria Silva Sánchez, 2019. "Foreign Policy Under King Hussein," Springer Books, in: P. R. Kumaraswamy (ed.), The Palgrave Handbook of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, pages 357-371, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-13-9166-8_22
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9166-8_22
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