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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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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238676
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235249
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Saudi Arabia's Sunni Arab alliance.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198101
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The influx of refugees from Syria is the latest challenge to Jordan's stability. The kingdom has managed to preserve this stability for decades despite its limited economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210244
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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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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280803
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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 wealthier Gulf states have become increasingly active in nearby countries over the past decade. They have intervened significantly across the Middle East and Horn of Africa…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238549
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JORDAN/PALESTINIANS/ISRAEL: Tensions could rise
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES260858
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JORDAN: Polls might raise long-term legitimacy issues
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES257460
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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…