Country Reports
Jordan and the Arab Spring
About the reforms announced of the monarchy and the prospects for political change
In the wake of the Arab Spring protests and calls for reform have occurred in Jordan. Two months after the onset of the protests, King Abdullah II ordered the creation of a reform committee. Over a year on from its establishment, the question arises whether the promises for political reform have translated into substantial reform efforts, or if they are merely cosmetic – serving to consolidate the authoritarian political system in Jordan. more…
Jordan’s New Draft Competition Law: Achievement Made, Improvement Required
On January 25, 2012 Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Amman and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization published a book entitled, "Jordan's New Draft Competition Law: Achievement Made, Improvement Required." A ceremony for the book launching was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Amman. Representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the media, and the public were in attendance. more…
Syria and the Arab Spring
Current situation and future prospects of the Assad Regime
While Tunisians, Egyptians and Libyans have overthrown their autocratic rulers, the issue of the political survival of Bashar al-Assad, whose regime represents one of the most repressive in the region, remains unsettled. This situation raises the question of how Assad could hold on to power in spite of overt political resistance that lasted over several months. What are similarities, but also differences between the case of Syria and other states of the Arab spring? more…
Jordan and Climate Change
Effects, Perceptions and Adjustment
Dr. Martin Beck and Léa Collet wrote an article on "Jordan and Climate Change: Effects, Perceptions and Adjustment Measures in Jordan" more…
DOMINO JORDAN?
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the context of the Tunisian „Jasmine Revolution“ and the Egyptian „March of Millions“
Dr. Martin Beck and Léa Collet wrote an article on "Domino Jordan? The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the context of the Tunisian 'Jasmine Revolution' and the Egyptian 'March of Millions'" more…
About this Serial
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is represented with its own office in around 70 countries on five continents. The foreign employees can give first-hand reports on current happenings and long-term developments in their respective countries. Their "country reports" offer visitors to the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung exclusive evaluations, background information and forecasts.
