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Jordan's 1955 Baghdad Pact Crisis: A King's Tightrope — Fexingo History
May 5, 2026 ·
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Jordan's 1955 Baghdad Pact Crisis: A King's Tightrope — Fexingo History
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In 1955, the young Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan faced one of its earliest existential tests. The Baghdad Pact, a Western-backed anti-Soviet alliance, threatened to tear apart Jordan's fragile social fabric...
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In 1955, the young Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan faced one of its earliest existential tests. The Baghdad Pact, a Western-backed anti-Soviet alliance, threatened to tear apart Jordan's fragile social fabric and ignite a crisis that would pit King Hussein against his own military, the Arab nationalist street, and the great powers. This episode dives into the tense months when Jordan became a battleground for Cold War rivalries, Arab unity, and the survival of a dynasty. We explore the roles of Prime Minister Samir al-Rifai, army chief Abu Nuwar, and the shadow of Egypt's Nasser. The story includes the October 1955 riots, the dismissal of Glubb Pasha, and the King's masterful use of brinkmanship to preserve Jordan's sovereignty without joining the pact. It's a tale of backroom diplomacy, street protests, and a young monarch learning to balance on a geopolitical knife-edge.
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