Jordan, resource-poor and challenge-rich, is turning to the United States for extra support as its warring neighbors threaten the country’s very existence.
The Hashemite Kingdom’s survival is a priority for the administration of President Barack Obama, and it has set aside $388 million to help the country cope with the influx of 600,000 Syrian refugees. Congress has followed suit, with the House and Senate spending panels voting to maintain the $660 million annual aid package next year even after a five-year assistance deal expires.
