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Prince Hamza bin Hussein, in 2004. © Ali Jarekji/Reuters

GID plays key role in Hamza allies' sedition trial

The Jordanian intelligence services have produced evidence against defendants close to Prince Hamza bin Hussein in a case that opened last week into an alleged plot to destablise Jordan's monarchy.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 30.06.2021

Jordan's King Abdullah II. © POOL/Denis ALLARD/MAXPPP

Abdullah II instructs GID to loosen grip on tribal leaders

As he sets about to restore the monarchy's image following a rare family rift, King Abdullah II has been forced to ease up on the kingdom's powerful tribes and order his spymasters to release prominent clan members.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 27.04.2021

The deposed Jordanian Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein was reportedly placed under house arrest on Apr © Xinhua/Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Landov/MaxPPP

Royal clash concerns Amman's allies

The unusually public royal tensions in Jordan have exposed the country's weaknesses, much to the concern of its allies, who count on Jordan's stability for most of their operations in the region.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 07.04.2021

King urges GID to improve cyber capabilities

Under orders to modernise since 2019, Jordan's foreign intelligence service is still not meeting expectations in cyber, prompting a stern reminder from King Abdullah II earlier this month.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 01.03.2021

GID concerned about management of Jerusalem holy sites

The head of Jordan's General Intelligence Directorate (GID), Ahmed Husni, made a surprise visit to Ramallah on 17 January with [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 27.01.2021

GID talks to tribes with strategic role in region

In view of the violent clashes since the beginning of [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 18.11.2020

International Golden Group key Emirati supporter of Haftar

The Abu Dhabi para-state armaments company is an essential link in Khalifa Haftar's equipment supply chain.

Free access International Dealmaking 07.10.2020

Haftar gets Amman's Chinese drones

According to our sources, the Libyan National Army (LNA), headed Eastern Libyan strongman General Khalifa Haftar, has signed a contract [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 29.01.2020

Grob gives Jordanian royal wings

Princess Salma bint Abdullah, the youngest daughter of Jordan's King [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 29.01.2020

Amarante gets foothold in Amman

Alexandre Hollander's private security firm Amarante International has won a [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 24.12.2019

Chinese drones lose their lustre for Middle East clients

At a time when Middle Eastern armies are looking to acquire new drones, China's Predator-inspired CH-4 is no longer seen as the answer it was once thought to be. Washington has been actively spreading the negative buzz.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 11.12.2019

Bassam Pharaon refuses to bow out after breakup with Airbus

Having played a key role in defence deals in Amman for many years, Bassam Pharaon is no mood to step back, despite his split from Airbus.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 08.05.2019

Abdullah II creates timely diversion by targeting GID

The King of Jordan has ousted the head of the country's intelligence service at a time when the country is in the midst of a major socio-economic crisis. Some in the monarchy fear that Jordan may go the way of Sudan or Algeria.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 08.05.2019

GID takes charge of relationship with Baghdad

Adnan Issam Al Jundi, the head of the General Intelligence Directorate (GID), Jordan's powerful intelligence service, is becoming increasingly important [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 20.02.2019

GID/National Security discussions

Meetings between Jordanian and Syrian intelligence officials have accelerated in [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 23.01.2019

Comcent, General Intelligence Directorate's discreet broker

Jordan's buffeted intelligence sector may turn to its traditional supplier of materiel, the firm Comcent Trading.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 24.10.2018

Post ISIS, Amman woos France's military presence

Paris is stepping up its support of Jordan, delivering 20 Masstech offroad military vehicles to the country last month. The [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 10.10.2018

Abdullah II appeals to CIA for help

A new deal has been signed between Jordan's General Intelligence [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 29.08.2018

Fresh tension brewing between Israel and Jordan's spymasters

During the Aqaba summit of Middle Eastern security chiefs on [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 27.06.2018

Consultation between spymasters

The head of Syria's National Security Bureau, Ali Mamlouk, met [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 11.04.2018

Abdullah II prepares his succession

According to military sources based in Amman, King Abdullah II of Jordan's latest shake-up of the military is intended to [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 31.01.2018

Abdullah II expands intelligence channels with Damascus

According to our sources, regular discussions are back on again between Jordan's intelligence service, the General Intelligence Directorate (GID), headed [...]

Free access Government Intelligence 20.09.2017

Abdallah II ready to intervene directly and by proxy in Syria

King Abdallah II of Jordan is putting the finishing touches to a plan to intervene militarily in Syria. The monarch, [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 07.06.2017

Intelligence shake-up amid internal squabbling

In naming General Adnan Issam al Jundi head of the powerful General Intelligence Directorate (GID) on March 30, Jordan's King [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 05.04.2017

Amman consolidates rapprochement with Damascus

Jordan's security heavyweights are reconnecting with Syria via the Kremlin.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 22.02.2017

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All articles - Jordan

GID plays key role in Hamza allies' sedition trial

Abdullah II instructs GID to loosen grip on tribal leaders

Royal clash concerns Amman's allies

King urges GID to improve cyber capabilities

GID concerned about management of Jerusalem holy sites

GID talks to tribes with strategic role in region

International Golden Group key Emirati supporter of Haftar

Haftar gets Amman's Chinese drones

Grob gives Jordanian royal wings

Amarante gets foothold in Amman

Chinese drones lose their lustre for Middle East clients

Bassam Pharaon refuses to bow out after breakup with Airbus

Abdullah II creates timely diversion by targeting GID

GID takes charge of relationship with Baghdad

GID/National Security discussions

Comcent, General Intelligence Directorate's discreet broker

Post ISIS, Amman woos France's military presence

Abdullah II appeals to CIA for help

Fresh tension brewing between Israel and Jordan's spymasters

Consultation between spymasters

Abdullah II prepares his succession

Abdullah II expands intelligence channels with Damascus

Abdallah II ready to intervene directly and by proxy in Syria

Intelligence shake-up amid internal squabbling

Amman consolidates rapprochement with Damascus

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Chechen separatism, the anti-Putin trump card

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Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

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Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert