Policy Paper

Jordan’s political modernization agenda is advancing, while theatre and drama are increasingly struggling to translate political and social transformations into sustained public debate. Artistic works carry political significance when they address power relations, corruption, unemployment, freedoms, and citizens’ relationships with institutions, even without directly portraying political figures. The decline of Jordanian theatre and drama reflects interconnected weaknesses in financing, production,…

Executive Summary This paper examines a growing governance gap in Jordan’s medical sector, specifically the weak alignment between specialist certification, clinical privileges, effective oversight, and accountability mechanisms when adverse events occur or complaints are filed. The paper argues that the core problem lies not in the absence of institutions or legislation, but rather in an incomplete regulatory framework that does…

A policy paper published by the Politics and Society Institute has called for the adoption of a unified national strategy to transform Jordan from a transit corridor for goods into an integrated regional hub for trade, logistics, manufacturing, and re-export. The paper stresses that capitalizing on shifts in regional trade requires linking the movement of goods to productive activities that…

The Politics and Society Institute, in a new policy paper, examines a recurring problem in Jordan’s legislative process: the transfer of a number of draft laws to the House of Representatives amid wide-ranging debate over their objectives, justifications, and implications—accompanied by intensive efforts on the part of the government to explain and defend its bills only after they have already…

Al-Hol After ISIS: Closing the Camp and Redistributing the Burden A Study of Residents’ and Detainees’ Futures, Legal Responsibilities, and Evolving Risks for Jordan and the Region Executive Summary This study examines the transformations undergone by the Al-Hol camp. It traces its establishment in 1991 to receive Iraqi refugees, up through its conversion following the fall of ISIS’s last pocket…

The Politics and Society Institute has published a new policy paper entitled “Jordan and the Gradual Annexation of the West Bank: Threat Assessment and Policy Options” The paper draws on the findings of a specialized roundtable organized by the Institute, which examined the trajectory of the gradual annexation of the West Bank and its potential implications for Jordan, Palestine, and…

The Politics and Society Institute has released a new policy paper titled “The King Hussein Bridge Crisis: From Managing Symptoms to Building a Sovereign Border Crossing System.” The paper examines one of the most pressing challenges affecting movement between Jordan and the West Bank and presents a practical framework for shifting from seasonal crisis management to a sustainable institutional model…

As geopolitical and economic transformations accelerate across the Middle East, a new policy paper titled “Jordan and the Middle East: A Forward-Looking Strategic Vision” by senior researcher Ali Hijazi highlights the profound shifts reshaping the regional order through logistics corridors, energy networks, and cross-border supply chains. The paper argues that regional competition is no longer limited to traditional political influence.…

A policy paper launched by the Politics and Society Institute (PSI) has revealed significant structural gaps in Jordan’s inclusive education system for persons with disabilities, most notably the fact that only 10% of students with disabilities are enrolled in formal education. The paper also highlighted the absence of a comprehensive and disaggregated national database, the limited role of municipalities in ensuring…

The Politics and Society Institute has released a policy paper titled “Local Administration Between Form and Function: Where Does Impact Falter?”, examining the state of local governance in Jordan within the broader context of political and administrative modernization. The paper explores the persistent gap between the institutional structure of local councils and municipalities on the one hand, and their actual…