[Roguish Lawyer]

Originally posted by danjam
Jordan does not want a Palestinian state bordering it. Many a time they will stop terrorist coming into Israel from their side. This is however, at this time. In the future it could be a whole different picture, and if and when the King dies, or gets outed, which can happen, the Jordanian border with a possible Palestinian one would be unacceptable and would be as porous as the Syrian/Iraqi one, if not more so.
Although the trust is arms length. Their military is good, small but good for the most part. If we had to fight them, it would be a tough battle. I don't doubt that we would win, and we do train for the scenario. Hence our presence in Judea/Sumaria is, in my opinion very important.

I don't question the strategic importance one bit. But you are not answering the question.