“I applaud his bravery, but there are big risks here.”
Freedom isn’t free. ISIS is spreading because people are not willing to do enough stop them. If you look at history, the prime real estate has always been the fertile crescent of present day Iraq/ Syria/ Jordan/ Israel. ISIS is already spreading through Iraq and Syria. The very public burning of the pilot was an act of war that Jordan must respond to, and that response has to come off as being just as bold. Running raids is one thing, but having the King at the helm will be deemed especially bold and heroic in that culture.
Isn’t he a direct descendent of Mohamed too? Or somebody really big in their faith. Who of the faithful would take up arms against him?