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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2021 · 40 MIN

Jordan: A very British history and a royal family feud

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Almost exactly a century ago, the state of Jordan was created with the help of the British. Now, the Hashemite Royal Family in Jordan have found themselves in the middle of a family crisis that could have major repercussions for the country's future, and for the security of the region.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest:-Jassar Al-Tahat, Chief News reporter at Jordan News Daily and contributor for The Times.-James Barr, Historian and author of A line in the sand and Lords of the desert. Host: Manveen Rana.Clips used: The Guardian, DW News, Al Jazeera, Sky News, Movieclips Youtube.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost exactly a century ago, the state of Jordan was created with the help of the British. Now, the Hashemite Royal Family in Jordan have found themselves in the middle of a family crisis that could have major repercussions for the country's future, and for the security of the region.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest:-Jassar Al-Tahat, Chief News reporter at Jordan News Daily and contributor for The Times.-James Barr, Historian and author of A line in the sand and Lords of the desert. Host: Manveen Rana.Clips used: The Guardian, DW News, Al Jazeera, Sky News, Movieclips Youtube.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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