King of Jordan

In all the turmoil and the dramatic developments in the Middle East region, there is a most under-reported story.  The most unreported story in the Middle East is the extent to which the King of Jordan is the most insignificant player.  There is no role in the entire landscape for him whatsoever.  He is never mentioned in any discussion on any matter.  I don't like his father one bit but at least he was a player--on the side of Zionists but a player nevertheless.  Yet, it amuses the hell out of me that he is treated with respect and reverence here in the US.  It is not that he is mocked by Arab youth,  I am struck that he is not mentioned at all.