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Podcast: The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Episode: Maneuvering Jerusalems-future Upcoming DC visit puts wind in Jordanian monarchs sails
Description: US President Joe Biden may have little appetite for Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking but seems determined to prevent some third parties from exploiting the regional stalemate to their advantage. That seems to be one message contained in ensuring that King Abdullah of Jordan will be the first Arab leader to visit the White House since Mr. Biden took office