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Publication date: 26 July 2023
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The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

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Publication date: 11 September 2023
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The demonstrations were triggered by Assad’s mid-August announcement of big fuel price increases, only partly mitigated by rises in salaries and pensions. However, they have been…

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Publication date: 24 July 2018
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Razzaz was appointed after the dismissal of his predecessor following June's nationwide protests. These were ostensibly united around a common rejection of a new income tax law…

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Publication date: 18 May 2022
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Despite a series of IMF programmes since 1989, public sector debt levels have climbed to worrying heights, driven by deficits on both fiscal and current account accounts. Jordan’s…

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Publication date: 18 March 2022
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Economic frustrations and political corruption are eroding tribal support for the ruling monarchy. Previously, tribes were considered the bedrock of Hashemite rule. Importantly…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268038

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Publication date: 24 September 2018
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Activists had threatened more protests if progress were not achieved by that deadline. There have been no reforms as yet and a new draft income-tax law offered for public…

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Executive summary
Publication date: 4 August 2020
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JORDAN: Amman may step up repression if rallies widen

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES254355

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Executive summary
Publication date: 18 March 2022
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JORDAN: Tribal frustrations will be kept in check

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES268047

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Publication date: 27 November 2019
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The government has been attempting to implement reforms aimed at addressing the country’s soaring public debt but has faced popular resistance. Most recently, strike action by the…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249067

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Executive summary
Publication date: 12 September 2018
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JORDAN: Amman can control income tax grumbling

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES238432

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