The endless reform process: Realities behind Jordan's political modernization efforts.

Published In: DOMES: Digest of Middle East Studies, 2024, v. 33, n. 4. P. 333 1 of 3
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Authored By: Salameh, Mohammed Torki Bani; Alakayleh, Moath; Emambocus, Washad 3 of 3

Abstract

The latest royal committee headed by Samir Al‐Rifai to modernize Jordan's political system is often portrayed as a significant step toward political reform. However, this narrative overestimates the committee's impact and overlooks historical limitations and institutional obstacles to reform in Jordan. This study highlights how political reform initiatives in Jordan can be manipulated to serve the regime's objectives rather than the people's will. Historically, despite public pressure for genuine political reform, the regime's responses have been minimal. Royal committees and initiatives have rarely produced tangible results, serving more to provide the regime with narratives of superficial reform than to achieve real change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

Source:DOMES: Digest of Middle East Studies. 2024/10, Vol. 33, Issue 4, p333
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Politics and Government
Publication Date:2024
ISSN:1060-4367
DOI:10.1111/dome.12335
Accession Number:180136434
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