September 17, 2:00 PM EDT - Online
Wednesday: How Washington Empowers King Abdullah's Repression
Join DAWN for an online discussion on Aaron Magid's new book, "The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan," which dives into the long-running rule of Jordan's current King, Abdullah II. Magid, a former Amman-based journalist, breaks down Abdullah's approach to foreign and domestic policy, observing how the king has long viewed his close ties to the United States as central to his decision-making and repressive rule in Jordan.
The conversation will focus on Aaron Magid's findings and conclusions - specifically that of Abdullah's hyper-fixation on positive ties with Washington.
Expert panelists for our Wednesday online discussion include:
Aaron Magid: Former Amman-based journalist. Author of "The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan.”
Sean Yom: DAWN Fellow. Associate Professor of Political Science at Temple University. Senior Fellow, Middle East Program, Foreign Policy Research Institute.
Jamal al Tahat: Senior Advisor, DAWN. Longtime advocate for democratization in Jordan.
The discussion will be moderated by Alexander Langlois, Senior Editor of DAWN's journal, Democracy in Exile.
Register Now to join DAWN Wednesday at 2:00 PM ET for this important online event.