The Search for Stability, 1959–1965

Abstract

Internal and international pressure which continued to influence the course of political development in Jordan seemed to be moving that country in two direction in a search for stability: Externally, to consolidate the unofficial alliance with the West, particulary with the United States, and to preserve the regional status-quo, which was formalized by the Arab resolution at the United Nations on August 21, 1958. Internally, to search for what King Hussein called, a “new way of life” reflected in economic planning and political reform. The realization of the internal objective was highly dependent on the external factors. Jordan could attain political stability and economic progress only temporarily, in a favorable international atmosphere.