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The state of emergency coincided with more restrictive rules for NGOs, notably on foreign funding. Moreover, proposed legislative amendments that would narrow the space for free…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279025
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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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The comments come as the World Bank is pressing donors to provide at least 65 billion dollars for the International Development Association (IDA), the Bank's financing arm for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212597
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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
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The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218680
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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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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236327
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The results of Israel’s fifth parliamentary election in less than four years were decisive, ending a period of political instability. Although policy guidelines and the division…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273844
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Brexit vote's impact on the Middle East.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212884
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Amman already hosts 667,000 registered Syrian refugees and many more unregistered; like neighbours Beirut and Ankara, it is increasingly worried about the economic impact and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235948
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The government is suffering a wave of popular anger after its austerity programme caused days of countrywide protests. Changing ministers is a standard royal method to deflect…