The Jordanian role: An Israeli perspective

Jordanian-Israeli relations, as viewed through the lens of international relations, are a typical example of a non-zero-sum game...
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Walid Abdel-Hayy
An expert in future studies
26June 2011

Jordanian-Israeli relations, as viewed through the lens of international relations, are a typical example of a non-zero-sum game. Their areas of national and regional interest see them converging at some points, and diverging at others. Despite having different motives, both countries maintain close ties with western powers. An observer might thus conclude that the two countries fulfil similar international roles