Society and Culture

The ongoing debate surrounding the proposed amendments to the Social Security Law in Jordan reflects a critical moment that goes beyond the boundaries of conventional legal discussions on legislative provisions. The issue at hand is not limited to adjusting the retirement age or eligibility conditions; rather, it extends to the nature of the relationship between the state and society in…

More than 363.3 thousand Jordanian public posts discussed the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran. Over 31.3 thousand Jordanian public accounts engaged with the topic across social media platforms. More than 13 million Jordanian interactions, comments, and shares were recorded online regarding the war. A majority of Jordanians reject the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran, while simultaneously refraining from aligning with Iran. Approximately…

In the second half of the twentieth century, the international system witnessed a fundamental transformation in its approach to human rights. This shift moved human rights from the realm of broad moral principles to that of a binding international legal framework, one that redefined the relationship between the state and the individual, clarified the limits of authority, and reshaped the…

Introduction In the third decade of the twenty-first century, the world is undergoing a profound transitional moment that extends well beyond familiar geopolitical shifts. Alongside the rise of Asian powers, the erosion of Western centrality, and the intensification of transnational crises, there has emerged a broad wave of identity redefinition, the politicization of cultural belonging, and a renewed prominence of…

For decades -and to this day- the central preoccupation of Prince Hassan bin Talal has been a deeply rooted intellectual and epistemic concern: the role of knowledge in shaping and designing public and developmental policies. Science has occupied a central place in his thinking since the early stages of his youth, and he has played a pivotal role in establishing…

His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal visited the Politics and Society Institute on Wednesday to review its key achievements and research and intellectual programs, in the presence of a distinguished group of researchers, writers, and thought leaders. During the meeting, His Royal Highness emphasized the importance of this intellectual gathering, underscoring that a strong intellectual foundation constitutes a primary…

Western discourse today portrays Iran as one rigid, uniform state, usually equating its people to its strict government. But behind that misconception lies a plural society built on ethnic diversity, layered identity and a national consciousness that has been shaped more by culture and history rather than politics alone. A living mosaic thriving together despite all their differences, Iran is…

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…

Press Release: Institute for Policy and Society calls for linking antiquities with culture and tourism and diversifying tourism markets in a policy paper issued by the Institute for Policy and Society on the state of tourism in Petra. A policy paper on the state of tourism in Petra calls for merging the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities and Culture into…