Jordan

King Abdullah Dissolves Jordanian Parliament

King Abdullah II has issued a royal decree to dissolve Jordan's parliament on Thursday, Jordanian media reports. A royal decree has been issued to dissolve the Chamber of Deputies, effective today, Thursday, July 25, 2024, according to the Petra Agency. “I, Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, pursuant to ...

Jordan: Legislative Elections, Before and After

Jordan's domestic ‘immunity’ lies in the widespread support from the majority of its people for maintaining stability and averting chaos. This immunity is key to Jordan's ability to handle significant challenges, which is no small feat. Even though public opinion may be critical and dissenting, it ultimately plays a crucial role in protecting ...

Can the Jordanian Islamists Make a Change?

  The Islamic Action Front (IAF), the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood and main opposition party in Jordan, has won the September 2024 legislative elections by a landslide. However, this groundbreaking victory far from undermines the state’s control over the party or changes the fact that the Jordanian Parliament has a limited role ...

Jordan’s King Abdullah II Appoints New PM After General Election

Jordan's King Abdullah II on Sunday nominated his chief of staff to be the new prime minister, the royal palace said, charging him with forming a government after parliamentary elections. The outgoing premier, Bisher Khasawneh, submitted his resignation to the king earlier on Sunday. Under the kingdom's constitution, the government usually ...