Jordan's Stance on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

On Jordan

Dr. Hassan Barari, a Jordanian political analyst joins the podcast to discuss the Hashemite Kingdom's stance on the Ukraine war. Dr. Barari, who is a professor of international relations at Qatar University, explains why Jordan voted at the United Nations to condemn Russia's invasion. He discusses Jordanian public attitude toward the conflict and notes why King Abdullah has declined to personally criticize Moscow since the February 24th invasion. Professor Barari also details the Ukraine war's impact on Russia's presence in Syria, along Jordan's northern border.