Journal Article

THE ROLE OF THE GEOPOLITICAL POSITION OF THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN TOWARDS AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY FROM 1990 TO 2017

Mohammad Al Wahshat, Ziad, Ahmad Nayef Alakash, Mohammad, Alkhawaldeh, Ala, Akho-Rashida, Hani A. M, Mohammad Saleh, Bani Issa

2023

Overview

The role of the geopolitical location of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan towards United States (US) foreign policy from 1990 to 2017 is the focus of this study, which addressed the impact of important regional and international political events, positively or negatively, on the development of relations between the two countries in terms of political and security aspects. The study adopted a qualitative approach, and primary data was collected through interviews with 16 participants from political, economic, and security experts in Jordan and the US. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data obtained. The study concluded that US foreign policy recognizes Jordan as a close ally and considers its stability extremely important; Jordan has a suitable location to defend Israel because critical Arab countries surround it, and Jordan enjoys a unique geographical location in the Middle East. Some political events play an essential role in US foreign policy concerning security aid to Jordan, as the US links its aid to Jordan to political events.

• Publisher: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
• Subject: Comparative politics / Experts / Foreign aid / Foreign policy / Geopolitical Position / Geopolitics / Governance / History and theory of political science / Inter-Ethnic Relations / International Law / International relations/trade / Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence / Methodology and research technology / Military policy / Political / Political factors / Political Sciences / Political Theory / Politics / Politics / Political Sciences / Politics and law / Politics and religion / Politics and society / Public Law / Security / Security and defense / USA