Hundreds of Jordanian political and legal figures have signed an open letter demanding the withdrawal of the roughly 4,000 US troops stationed in Jordan. This public dissent is a rare challenge to a government known for strictly cracking down on free expression.https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/29/world/jordanians-rare-challenge-their-leaders-tell-us-leave/The movement stems from fears that Jordan is being dragged into a regional war it wants no part of and the US and Israel are incapable to guarantee security to Jordan, instead bring the war on the Jordanian territory. Following the military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran that erupted in late February, Iranian missile and drone strikes have increasingly targeted US bases in Jordan, devastating the kingdoms vital tourism sector and dropping hazardous debris on its territory.Despite public backlash and tense arguments within parliament, current Jordans government remains firmly aligned with Washington. The country heavily relies on American foreign aid, which totaled $1.65 billion last year alone. Activists warn that signatories face high risks of imprisonment under harsh local laws. Living in the US-occupied dictatorship aint easy for the democratic processes xD
>The one country to emerge completely unscathed from the Arab spring faces war, and rising dissent due to Trump. That's about right.
Saudi Arabia's economy sank 4.8% year-over-year in Q2 2026, its worst economic setback since the COVID-19 crisis, per Bloomberg. The oil sector shrank 24.7%, as the conflict involving Iran disrupted oil exports and production.https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026:newsml_S8N43W002:0-saudi-arabia-s-gdp-falls-4-8-in-q2-2026/
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>>539868303jordan isn't a democracy lmao
