Jordan’s Water Crisis Deepens

King Abdullah II of Jordan attends an official welcoming ceremony at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 3, 2025. Photo: STR/NurPhoto via Reuters Connect i24 News – King Abdullah warns…
Assessment
Jordan's water crisis is escalating to the point where the king himself is framing it as a matter of national sovereignty. The $4 billion plan to reduce reliance on Israel signals a strategic pivot, but the country's failing infrastructure and severe shortages make that timeline uncertain. Watch for whether Jordan can secure alternative water sources or if the crisis forces a shift in regional alliances.

