Joachim Weber on Phoenix: Jordan between US dependence and Arab solidarity Joachim Weber on Phoenix: Jordan between US dependence and Arab solidarity

"Joachim Weber highlights that Jordan, as a relatively small country, is heavily dependent on U.S. support financially, which further complicates the diplomatic situation of the Jordanian king in this delicate context. While the monarch must publicly strike a balance between safeguarding Arab interests and the need to maintain good relations with the U.S., American aid is indispensable for Jordan. Weber explains that this financial pressure makes it difficult for Jordan to take a clear position against U.S. policy, especially in the context of Donald Trump's Gaza plans. At the same time, he points out that the Arab world, in light of these geopolitical tensions and growing dissatisfaction with the U.S., is trying to form a united front.