Ahmed Jo
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Being neutral is indeed generally a winning policy but I think you grossly underestimate Jordan's regional influence. It is not subordinate to the U.S. as you claim, it joined the anti-ISIS coalition because its own best interest lies in doing so. In fact, since Jordan plays a significant role in this coalition, it can use that leverage to force the U.S. to hold back Israel in situations like this. It can also use its close relations with Washington for this purpose too. Further, Jordan has internationally (including Israel) recognized custodianship over Jerusalem's Muslim and Christian holy places which it can also use to exert its influence. And don't underestimate its military capabilities either, while it's unlikely that it would win in a head-on war with Israel (which has nuclear warheads and the support of the U.S.), it can still cause significant damage to any enemy if it's cornered. Don't mistake Jordan's peaceful nature for weakness.
Well bro to be honest your Pakistanis brother summed it all pretty well: 'Jordan is only ready to be part of a american or any western coalition that will fight Muslims.'
He isn't that far off though with that statement.Thing is Jordan is simply too small and insignificant to be able to do anything much. It has basically no say in what happens in the region. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other GCC countries, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Egypt are the main players who at least have a say/influence in the region, even though all of them are subordinate to the U.S as well(well, bar Iran). Jordan is not only under the U.S in addition to this, it has no real influence/say in the region.
I dont see this as a negative thing though, since its a good policy to remain neutral and distance yourself from any trouble in the Arab/mulsim world since its very complex/complicated and can get you into trouble when you make the wrong decisions, like Turkey is finding out with Syria today. So Jordan should keep out of any trouble/remain silent like it has been doing for years. Never change a winning policy.![]()
I almost forgot to mention that Jordan is a member of the UN security council (at least for the time being) and it has used that position to exert its influence on the Palestinian/Israeli conflict among other issues.