King Abdullah II addressing the United Nations General Assembly
Former CIA officer: Nobody knows the Middle East like King Abdullah II does
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- Julian Dorey hosted former CIA officer John Kiriakou on his podcast.
- Both praised King Abdullah II of Jordan for his deep knowledge of the region.
- Kiriakou and Dorey noted his consistent foresight in foreign policy over 25 years.
In a recent discussion highlighted on a podcast episode titled "CIA Spy: The Dirty Secret Behind the Abraham Accords Stability", the host, Julian Dorey, invited John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer and whistleblower known for his public criticism of US counterterrorism policies and the CIA’s use of torture.
In the podcast, Dorey and Kiriakou praised King Abdullah II of Jordan for his keen understanding of regional dynamics, particularly regarding the ongoing conversation regarding 'Israel' and Palestine.
Dorey and Kiriakou emphasized the Jordanian monarch’s exceptional grasp of foreign policy. “Of everybody in the region or everybody who studies the region, no one knows as much as King Abdullah,” Kiriakou said. Dorey noted that King Abdullah has consistently demonstrated foresight in his foreign policy decisions over the past 25 years.
The discussion turned to Jordan’s role following the events of October 7, 2023. Dorey noted that when the topic of accepting Palestinian refugees came up at a conference, King Abdullah emphasized the delicate balance Jordan faces. The King made it clear that taking in large numbers of refugees could inadvertently align with 'Israel’s' objectives, effectively enabling the displacement of Palestinians from their homeland and transferring the humanitarian burden to neighboring countries like Jordan. Dorey highlighted that King Abdullah’s concern was not personal or about the refugees themselves, his wife is Palestinian, but about the broader regional and political implications of such a move.
Dorey and Kiriakou also praised King Abdullah as a leader who never sought the throne but has demonstrated exceptional foresight and political acumen, describing him as “the right leader for that country” with insights that should be heeded by policymakers and analysts alike.
