Osama Al Sharif

Analysis: Jordan has had little leverage over recent wars in Gaza, but Amman is now taking a strident diplomatic approach amid Israel's brutal bombardment and longstanding fears of a wider fallout for the kingdom.

Analysis: The looming succession crisis within the Palestinian Authority is a concern for Jordan's top policymakers.

Analysis: After officially reopening its border with neighbouring Syria last year, a new challenge has plagued Jordan's borders: an organised, accelerating, and increasingly violent drug trafficking operation.

Analysis: Opposition parties and political activists have for decades called for democratic reforms to strengthen the power of parliament, but recently unveiled constitutional amendments have proven controversial.

Analysis: With tacit approval from Washington, Amman hopes that resolving Lebanon's energy crisis could pave the way for regional and international engagement with the Syrian regime.

Analysis: King Abdullah's recent comments to US media reflect Amman's latest overtures to the Syrian regime, with the push to normalise economic ties a prelude to re-engaging politically.