AbstractThis paper analyses the internal and external factors that may affect the outcome of the Lebanese Elections scheduled for June 7th. It highlights the importance of three internal political dynamics; the impact of the Hariri assassination, Hezbollah’s electoral campaign and recent statements regarding U.S. aid to Lebanon. There are also three external factors; Israeli military…
This paper examines the impact of the Iraq war of 2003 on growth and inflation in Jordan. By exploring Jordan and Iraq’s trade relationship, the changes in Jordan’s consumer price index, and Iraqi investment in Jordan, we differentiate between the economic challenges posed by the Iraq war in general and by the Iraqis in Jordan…
The Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan conducted a public opinion poll evaluating the performance of the current Lower House since it was elected in November 2009. The field poll, consisting of face-to-face interviews, was conducted between March 19 and April 1, 2009. The size of the complete national sample was 1764…