The Mouse That Roars
Barack Obama's administration says that more than three dozen countries have pledged to join its new fight against the Islamic State, from Saudi Arabia, one of the region's richest countries, to Egypt, one of its largest and best-armed. The most important help, though, could come from Jordan, one of the Middle East's tiniest nations. But it's not boots on the ground that Jordan will provide: It's intelligence, gleaned from a network of spies and informants who have helped the Americans nab some of their worst enemies and, Washington hopes, will be able to do so again.
The Mouse That Roars by Thavam
Tiny Jordan's spies have helped the United States hunt down some of its most dangerous enemies. Now Obama is hoping those spooks can beat the Islamic State.
Barack Obama's administration says that more than three dozen countries have pledged to join its new fight against the Islamic State, from Saudi Arabia, one of the region's richest countries, to Egypt, one of its largest and best-armed. The most important help, though, could come from Jordan, one of the Middle East's tiniest nations. But it's not boots on the ground that Jordan will provide: It's intelligence, gleaned from a network of spies and informants who have helped the Americans nab some of their worst enemies and, Washington hopes, will be able to do so again.The Mouse That Roars by Thavam
