Jordan has also avoided outright criticism of the US, even while it pursues its unrelenting support for Israel as it undermines the peace process underpinning the region, so as not to rock the boat on its billion-dollar aid package, which in the country’s current precarious state could be crucial.

In this special file, Fanack presents several articles, diving into the details around the various issues related to the Gulf Cooperation Council.

An overview of Jordan’s geography and climate which includes an overview of its natural resources and environment.

the population of Jordan stood at 5,100,981, of whom 51 percent were males and 49 percent females. The growth rate was 2.5 percent, compared to 3.3 percent in 1994. According to the World Bank, the population was estimated at 6.2 million in 2012, at least two million of whom live in Amman. Around 80 percent of the population is urban and it is one of the youngest among upper-middle income countries: 38 percent of the population is under the age of 14, while the entire working age (15-64) cohort comprises only about 58 percent of the population. The life expectancy at birth was 73 years old in 2011.

Fanack provides an overview of Palestine’s politics and governance, including the presidency, the executive branch, the legislative, the judicial and the local government.

An overview of Jordan’s governance and politics, with an overview of its different branches of government and political actors.

Fanack’s Syria country file provides a comprehensive overview about Syria, its history, politics, culture, economy and much more.

Jordan is nearly completely dependent on imported energy—mostly natural gas—and energy consistently makes up 25-30% of Jordan’s imports. To diversify its energy mix, Jordan has secured several contracts for liquefied and pipeline natural gas, developed several major renewables projects, and is currently [2018] exploring nuclear power generation and exploitation of abundant oil shale reserves.

Fanack’s Jordan country file provides a comprehensive overview about Jordan, its history, politics, culture, economy and much more.

Israel has a technologically advanced free market economy. Cut diamonds, high-technology equipment and pharmaceuticals are among its leading exports. Its major imports include crude oil, grains, raw materials and military equipment. Israel usually posts sizeable trade deficits, which are offset by tourism and other service exports, as well as significant foreign investment inflows.