It has declined to appoint an ambassador to Tel Aviv, but keeps alive the practical relationship that employs 13, 000 Jordanians in joint-ventures.

ECONOMIST: King Abdullah��s troubles in keeping things jogging along

If all goes well, the United States is also expected to remove Sudan from its list of states that sponsor terrorism, appoint an ambassador to Khartoum and dole out several million dollars to help rebuild the ruined country.

ECONOMIST: Sudan

However, contained within the new report's suggestions is a call for the Scottish government to appoint an autism employment ambassador and have a public campaign to raise awareness of the condition.

BBC: Richard Wilson and Mark McDonald