MER Article Abdullah's Jordan: New King, Old Problems The death of Jordan’s King Hussein in February 1999 not only marked the end of an era, it also highlighted regional preoccupations with looming succession crises in neighboring states, most notably Syria and Saudi Arabia. Hussein’s successor, Abdulla II, confronts a formidable task. He must maintain the institution Beverley Milton-Edwards, Peter Hinchcliffe • 9 min read
