Jordan’s Reform Agenda on Hold
The crisis in Syria has been a catalyst for Jordan to focus on economic, not political, reform and security.
![JORDAN/ Jordan's King Abdullah (L) shakes hands with U.N.-Arab League envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi at the Royal Palace in Amman October 23, 2013. REUTERS/Jordanian Royal Palace/Yousef Allan/Handout via Reuters (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS) ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - RTX14L3R](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2013/10/Jordan%20Syria.jpg/Jordan%20Syria.jpg?h=2d235432&itok=WkMLX1wu)
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