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JORDAN
Strategic significance:
Fragile U.S. ally wedged uncomfortably between Iraq, Israel and the Palestinians. Possible base for attacking western Iraq
In the 1991 Gulf War they:
Opposed the U.S.-led campaign
Now they:
Oppose a war, but will likely give tacit support to the U.S. if an attack goes ahead
Their interest in Iraq:
Jordan's most important trading partner and oil supplier; domestic stability
Domestic concerns:
Public opinion is hostile to Israel and the U.S., raising fears of a backlash
Price for backing the U.S.:
Make it quick, don't ask for too much visible support, do more for Israeli-Palestinian peace, and keep the aid coming
A Jordanian viewpoint: www.jordantimes.com/
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