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Post-2011 Pluralism and Inclusion in Jordan: Rhetoric vs. Reality

Jordan is in dire need of a new social contract, one that regards all citizens as equal and gives them a meaningful voice as the country attempts to address its economic situation.

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By Marwan Muasher
Published on Sep 4, 2018

Source: Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy

Prior to the Arab Spring, Jordan possessed all the elements for a successful transition to a more pluralistic political system. However, the government has historically resisted efforts to establish a more inclusive political system in Jordan. Muasher explores reform efforts and identifies challenges in Jordan following the Arab Spring.

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This issue brief was originally published by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

About the Author

Marwan Muasher

Vice President for Studies

Marwan Muasher is vice president for studies at Carnegie, where he oversees research in Washington and Beirut on the Middle East. Muasher served as foreign minister (2002–2004) and deputy prime minister (2004–2005) of Jordan, and his career has spanned the areas of diplomacy, development, civil society, and communications.

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