The Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan conducted a poll of opinion leaders in Jordan to identify their views regarding the performance of the current Lower House since its election in November 2007. This project is part of a series of polls the Center is conducting to evaluate the performance of the…
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…