Jordan To Consider Requests To Extend Auspices Over Iraq

Haaretz Daily ^ | 01/26/03 | Daniel Boone

[Daniel Boone]

http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=256691&contrassID=1&subContrassID=0&sbSubContrassID=0 (FAIR USE APPLICATION APPLIES) Jordan to consider request to extend auspices over Iraq

By Ora Coren, Ha'aretz Correspondent

DAVOS, Switzerland - Jordanian King Abdallah would favorably consider an American request to extend the auspices of the monarchy over Iraq for a temporary period after the expected U.S.-led attack on Saddam Hussein's regime, if the Americans ask, according to senior political sources participating in the World Ecnomic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

According to the estimates of sources in Davos involved in preparations for the war in Iraq, the realistic scenario is that commanders of Iraqi forces will surrender shortly after the U.S.-led attack begins and will come to American military headquarters waving white flags.

The American government will select from among those commanders the leaders of the interim Iraqi government that will rule the country until a more permanent arrangement is found, the sources added.

After an interim period of 2-3 years, they said, if the temporary regime in Iraq asks from the Jordanian monarchy to extend its auspices over Iraq, King Abdallah would likely consider the request favorably. But Jordanian officials examining U.S. overtures on the matter made clear that Abdallah would need to carefully consider the repercussions such a move would have on Jordan's stability.

King Abdallah said Monday that only "a miricle" could prevent a war in Iraq."

The sources said that the widely held estimate in the international community is that Israel will try to stay outside the conflict with Iraq. But they believe that if Israel is attacked and its population is seriously harmed, there would probably be an Israeli military response.

According to sources, immediately following the war in Iraq, international pressure will resume on Israel and the Palestinian Authority to reach a stage of preparing for the creation of an independent Palestinian state and a final peace agreement within three years, in accordance with the "road map" proposed by the Quartet - the United States, United Nations, European Union and Russia.

[kinghorse]

This war will go well. The NFC won yesterday.

The stock market will post a gain this year.

[kinghorse]

This war will go well. The NFC won yesterday.

The stock market will post a gain this year.

[SJackson]

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[Dog Gone]

What the hell? Jordan, who has been lukewarm on the whole Iraqi situation, is offering to absorb Iraq into that country??

Dream on.

[Catspaw]

Most fascinating. It looks like the Middle East may be rearranged.

I may have to buy a new world map next year.

[SunStar]

What the hell? Jordan, who has been lukewarm on the whole Iraqi situation, is offering to absorb Iraq into that country??

This was speculated on before by such outlets as Stratfor.com, Jane's Defense, and even Debka.

The speculation is that Iraq is to be split up into two or three parts, with the center of Iraq, including Baghdad, going back to King Abdullah's family... King Abdullah's cousin was the original monarch of Iraq (killed and overthrown by Saddam Hussein in 1979.

[Howlin]

This would surely solve a lot of problems over there, wouldn't it?

[SJackson]

Here’s a pretty map in color. This idea has been broached in several articles before, including the possibility of an autonomous “Palestinian” region in the red area, possibly even a “Palestinian state” if Jordan want’s nothing further to do with the PLO (which they don’t).

Uniting Jordan and Iraq Might Be Prime Post-War Strategy

[smith288]

Most fascinating. It looks like the Middle East may be rearranged.

I may have to buy a new world map next year.

I got your back...

[Catspaw]

That's the map I was thinking of.

[colorado tanker]

My recollection is that before the military took over Iraq was governed by a Hashemite King, the same family as Jordan's royal family. They were installed by the British and I believe were originally from Arabia, so I don't know if there is residual loyalty to the dynasty in Iraq.

[Uncle Miltie]

If I remember correctly, Jordan is hosting both American and ISRAELI troops on its Eastern border with Iraq. This is seriesly interesting....

[spectre]

It sure answers my question about what in the world are WE going to with with Iraq once we liberate it. Amazing.

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[PianoMan]

While Jordan is a monarchy it is quite a stable and peaceful one, last I read. They have a bad rep in the US since people think they are Syria but in Europe it's quite a popular vacation destination.

I would love to see Baghdad be a part of Jordan, then go visit there.

[hchutch]

I prefer annexing Iraq, myself...

[LTCJ]

If I remember correctly, Jordan is hosting both American and ISRAELI troops on its Eastern border with Iraq.

Indeed. I believe you'd be amazed at the number of friendly forces in (and soon to arrive in) Jordan.

[McGruff]

Why not add France to the deal.

[Semper Paratus]

After the Hashemites absorb Iraq they'll want to settle their score with the Sauds.

[Jeremiah Jr]

Daniel 8:9 And from one of them came a little horn which became exceedingly great toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the Splendid Land.

Daniel 8
23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. 26 And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.
27 And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.