Jordan: A very British history and a royal family feud
The Story21 Apr 2021

Jordan: A very British history and a royal family feud

Almost exactly a century ago, the state of Jordan was created with the help of the British. Now, the Hashemite Royal Family in Jordan have found themselves in the middle of a family crisis that could have major repercussions for the country's future, and for the security of the region.

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Guest:

-Jassar Al-Tahat, Chief News reporter at Jordan News Daily and contributor for The Times.

-James Barr, Historian and author of A line in the sand and Lords of the desert.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips used: The Guardian, DW News, Al Jazeera, Sky News, Movieclips Youtube.

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