Jordanian Policies

It is not in the interest of the nation to begin, politically or in the media, discussing radical political or constitutional measures in response to the executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, which paves the way for designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon. Our primary concern here is the Jordanian context…

Abstract This paper posits that the Islamic Action Front Party (IAF) in Jordan may be included among the entities subjected to U.S. security assessment, on the basis that it represents one of the organizational arms linked-according to the American perspective-to the Muslim Brotherhood. The assessment may also encompass certain charitable associations operating in Jordan, as well as senior figures who…

Jordan’s general budget has entered a complex phase laden with implications that transcend the familiar annual debates over figures, appropriations, and percentages. The budget is no longer merely an accounting document that measures the gap between revenues and expenditures or a financial report outlining next year’s needs. It has become a political instrument that reflects the state’s capacity to redefine…

The Politics and Society Institute held a specialized discussion session titled: “Jordan and India: Prospects for a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a Changing Regional Order,” with the participation of experts, diplomats, and researchers in international politics and regional affairs. The session was convened as part of an ongoing study conducted by the Institute, in cooperation with the Embassy of the…

The region is experiencing an exceptionally complex moment, as the repercussions of the Gaza war continue to reshape power configurations and patterns of interaction among regional and international actors. This remains the case even after the conflict has transitioned into a post-ceasefire phase marked by intensive deliberations over ‘the day after’ arrangements. Within this fluid landscape, Jordan’s recent diplomatic moves…

On Monday, 10th of November 2025, the Politics and Society Institute released a new study within its flagship initiative “Generation of Modernization,” which targets political engagement inside Jordanian universities. The study sheds light on student activism as a central pillar in advancing democratic transformation and political modernization. Described as one of the most methodologically comprehensive studies conducted in Jordan in…

A Field-Based Study Calling for Greater Youth Engagement in Public Life and Enhanced Performance of Student Councils Amman – The Politics and Society Institute (PSI) will launch a new research study next Monday under its broader project “Generation of Modernization”. The study examines student activism in Jordanian universities and its role in advancing democratic transformation and political modernization. It aims…

In a recent televised interview with the BBC, King Abdullah II conveyed Jordan’s strategic approach toward Israel’s far-right government under Benjamin Netanyahu. The King stated unequivocally that he does not trust a word Netanyahu says, signaling a firm and decisive stance in framing the relationship between Jordan and Israel, three decades after the signing of the Peace Treaty. These remarks…

On October 29, 2025, the Politics and Society Institute held a discussion session with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al-Safadi, with the participation of a number of writers, political analysts, and media figures. The session addressed Jordan’s position on regional issues, with a particular focus on the developments in Gaza following the ceasefire. Through…

His Majesty King Abdullah II’s Throne Speech comes at a politically delicate moment—both domestically and regionally—where internal Jordanian transformations intersect with a region in turmoil. At a time when political and economic reform challenges intensify amid growing social and livelihood pressures, the speech transcends its formal constitutional role of inaugurating a parliamentary session. It becomes instead a mirror of the…