PAGE 81X THE MICHIGAN DAILY SATURDAY, AP M 27,1957 PAGK SIX THE MICHIGAN DAILY SATURDAY, API~[L 27,1957 BACKGROUND AND INTERPRETIVE: Jordan Holds Crucial Position in Arab By DAVID TAR1R The shaky regime of King Hus- sein in Jordan, which appears to be rapidly stabilizing, is probably causing as many cases of ulcers in Cairo and Moscow as it is in the Western world. The importance of the changing political complexion in Jordan is best seen against the current trend of fanatic Arab nationalism as personified in Egypt's President Gamal Abdel Nasser. He has a great plan for the Middle East which includes destruction of Is- rael, organization of an Arab federation, to be run from Cairo, and eradication of all Western and imperialist controls. But his plan may have hit a snag in Jordan. That country was created as a British mandate after World War I and remained a pro- tectorate until very recently. Britain Gave Money Britain gave her money to exist, stationed troops there, and was able to effectively control it until recently. The actual Kingdom of Jordan was formed in 1948 out of the old British mandate of Trans- jordan, as it had been known. In 1951 the present King Hus- sein's grandfather, King Abdullah, was assassinated. After a political struggle, Hussein became king in 1953 as a boy of 18 who. at first, paid little attention to affaijs of state. But Jordan is a vital part of Nasser's plan and soon came under pressure from Egypt and Britain to follow different courses. The latter 'wanted her to line up in a pro- Western bloc of Moslem states in- cluding Iraq. Egypt wanted Jordan as part of the anti-Western coali- tion of Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia. Attempt Failed An attempt a year ago last December by the British to bring Jordan into the West's Baghdad Pact was a failure. Communist and Egyptian influence spread in Jor- dan and eventually Egypt, Syria and Saudi Arabia began to pick up the bill for support of the kingdom that lad been paid by Britain. luo N ql 1 I III .:::::: . ..........:::: ....:: : .........................:::::::::: ::.......... ,.: ... ..... ::::::::::::::::: xUSALEM :: n.: ... :is ::::::: ::::::...... ci7 ......... ......iii:ii 'c:ElttEiai:^[7titic:itt['.t::7 .......... ?:" iiii ":.::::ii".::::c:::::ii:i:::i;.: ::ii Ei::::i::i:i:i.::::ii:: ij iii: i ;'e.i:;:'.rriii ".iiiiii:ii:;i:iii:ii"' ::: :::iaE=ii:i::i:E:::: :::i: iii'iiEi i:iiaiii:i ii?5i' WA ;k I I l r 1 ............_.....R ...A j ES SALT . °AM~MAN ........... EG......... SAU~flAN~ABI rP N ews4catARe .m 9 16 9% V T W 9% 16 Lf, V V 11% 5% 1 .. .::,AMMAN :.ERUSALEM TRANS - JORDAN AQABA Politics ficult position. He indicated that Nasser's world may have developed a serious crack in its front. "Evidently," he said, "American diplomacy has penetrated some- what into the area. Probably the conference between King Saud and President Eisenhower and the Eis- enhower Doctrine have extended influence on the recent events in Jordan. "But it must also be considered that the rulers of the Mid-Eastern nations have realized they may be out of job some day if the present social order is changed as it may be under Naser's leadership." Hope for Moderation Experts on the Middle East have written in recent days that there is little chance Hussein will join the West. They say a large Pales- tinian faction in Jordan would cause real trouble. The most that can be hoped, they explain, is that Saudi Arabia and Jordan together push a mod- erate Arab nationalism instead of the fanatical one of Nasser. This would leave Egypt with only Syria as a close ally which might push Nasser into an anti-Communist line himself. Still Problems Although Hussein appears to be making a strong stand in his move against Communists and Nasser- ism, he still faces problems. Syria still has troops inside Jor- dan. They were sent there last fall ostensibly to protect Jordan from Israel. Iraq, which is ruled by Hussein's Hashemite cousin, King Faisal, is reported to have sent a demand to Syria and to Egypt-that the Syrians remove these troops. And possibly most important is Nasser's. immense popularity with the mass- es throughout the Arab world. DAC Board' nnounces New Chiefs The Board of Directors of the Dramatic Arts Center recently, elected its officers for the coming year. The new officers are Mr. Richard M. Robinson, president; Prof. Wil- fred Kaplan, vice-president; Mrs. Nan Conlin, secretary; and Mr. Percy O. Danforth, treasurer. As a result of the election and subsequent appointments, the board consists of the officers and Mrs. Ethel M. Bibicoff, Mrs. Jessie Coller, Prof. Marvin Felheim of the English department, Dr. Thom- as D. Gilson and Mrs. Sarah Graf. Other members of the board are Mrs. Robin Hall, Mr. Richard J. Mann, Mr. Conrad Matthael, Mrs. Burnette Staebler, Mrs. Ellen B. Wilt and Mrs. Phyllis Wright. The board is planning to contin- ue the children's program and the play reading group, as well as sponsoring other dramatic activi- ties in Ann Arbor. A meeting to consider continuation of the pro- gram is planned for May 21. The Center previously produced its programs at the Masonic Tem- ple, but this space has been taken over by the Bendix Corporation. Organization Notices Roger Williams Fellowship, fellow- University of Michigan Folk Dancers, ship program ,April 28, 6:45, Chapman a program of basic and intermediate Room, Dr. Devadutt of Colgate-Roches- couple dances, April 29, 7:30-10:00, Lane ter Divinity School will discuss the Hall. Christian Church and how it helps man * * * in the struggles in the world today. Graduate Outing Club, hike and sup- * s * per, April 28, 2:00 p.m., Rackham. Roger Williams Fellowship, student * * * class continues its study of the books Michigan Christian Fellowship, lece- of the Old Tstament, April 28, 9:45 a.m. ture, April 28, 4:00, Lane Hall. Speaker: Guild House. Dr. Edward J. Young. "The Teacher * " * of Righteousness and Jesus Christ." Roger Williams Fellowship, retreat in * * * cooperation with the student group at The Congrgational and Disciples Stu- Ypsilanti, April 27, 1:30, meet at the dent Guild, April 28, 7:00, Memorial Guild House. Dr. Devadutt will lead Christian Church, Speaker: Mr. Bill the discussion. Swing, Field Representative of United * * * Student Fellowship. The Congregational and Disciples * * Student Guild, annual Guild-Alumni The Congregational and Disciples Banquet, April 27, 6:00, First Congrega- Student Guild, April 28, 9:20 a.m., Guild tional Church. House. Discussion: "Intellectual Prob- r* * * lems in Religion." Wesley-Kappa Phi, "almost May Mel- * * * odee" dance, April 27, 9:00, Wesley N.A.A.C.P., Polk Sing., April 24, 7:30- Lounge. 10:00, Lane Hall (Fireside Room.) SEE THE WV"INNERS CONTEST WINNING PHOTOS IN: *CAMPUS * HOME TOWN " SPORTS * TRAVEL ON DISPLAY 3RD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM MICHIGAN UNION i *i 7 Ji ... A Britain's influence in the country was over. But King Hussein has since be- gun to fear the influence that Nas- ser and the Communists have shown in his country. In February he ordered his Premier to clamp down on this activity. The Premier, being oriented toward Moscow, re- fused and ten days ago was fired. Jordan in the past critical weeks has been treading a dangerous path between West and East. At the moment Hussein appears to be rejecting Egypt and Nasser and, if not leaning toward the West, at least trying to look straight ahead. Drift from Nasser? The real headaches for Moscow and Cairo is that other Arab countries are or have drifted from Nasser's leadership. Both Egypt and Syria (the latter bordering on Jordan) have cast aggressive rooks at King Hussein in recent days. But Saudi Arabia, a country many believed to be a member in good standing of Nas- ser's league, and definitely pro- Western Iraq, have indicated they will come to Jordan's aid if she is invaded. Further, the United States has sent its Sixth Fleet to the Eastern Mediterranean as a show of force.' The implication is that Jordan, under the Eisenhower Doctrine, might be eligible for U.S. military assistance if trouble arose. It is, however, doubtful that Egypt and Syria are militarily strong enough to invade Jordan. Prof. Philip Taylor of the politi- cal science department said yes- terday that these factors have placed Nasser in an extremely dif- 11 MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP invites you to hear Dr. Edward J. 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