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Islamic extremism on rise in Jordan

The Islamists in Jordan are growing stronger, which is linked to the war in Syria.

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Members of Islamist Syrian rebel group Jabhat al-Nusra man a checkpoint on the border crossing between Syria and Jordan, which they claim to have taken control of, in Daraa, Dec. 26, 2013. — REUTERS/Ammar Khassawneh

Fire is under the ashes, and the wind is nearby. This is how Jordanian politicians describe the situation in their country these days.

A number of Jordanian politicians are touring neighboring countries to explain to their officials what is going on in Jordan, and to explore the international perspective over what is “being prepared” for Jordan.

A delegation from the Jordanian Council on Foreign Relations visited Lebanon late last week. The delegation’s members looked worried, and a prominent Jordanian politician and council member explained to Al-Monitor the risk indicators on the Jordanian scene.

He said three indicators should be especially considered. 

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