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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Student activism among Jordanian universities represents an important field for understanding social and cultural change among youth. It is a measure of students’ concern for, and response to, intellectual, cultural, national, and pan-Arab issues. Their concern has traditionally been shaped by official and institutional limits—either in the form of student unions, clubs, politically-oriented blocs, registered groups, or activities tolerated by…
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The Policy and Society Institute conducted an unprecedented field survey that revealed striking perceptions among Jordanian university students regarding the accelerating geopolitical transformations in the Middle East following the recent war between Iran and Israel. The study included 896 students from eight public and private universities and aimed to measure the level of political awareness and national and regional orientations…
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Recently, significant shifts occurred in international positions on the Palestinian question. Influential states such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal recognized the State of Palestine in a political move that exerted additional pressure on Israel. On September 22, 2025, six new countries (France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco)1 joined in recognizing Palestine. This brought the total number…
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A public opinion poll conducted by the Institute of Politics and Society, with support from the Dutch Embassy, explored the perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of Jordanian university students toward the political modernization project, partisan engagement, and the evolving campus environment. The findings revealed that nearly 89.6% of students believe political modernization has represented a positive turning point in youth involvement…
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