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The Jordanian recent activity demanding for reform started with youth powers, away from traditional political parties. It was limited to remote areas and small cities, taking an obvious youth and tribal form along with some participation from opposition parties and professional associations. It moved after a long time to large cities on a small scale. There were a number of gains which do not satisfy political and professional powers due to external and internal obstacles. The external obstacles were mainly seen in a regional alliance aimed at thwarting any democratic project, with each country having its own reasons and targets. The internal obstacles were basically represented in the regime’s promotion of two exclusive options: the status quo, or freedom and reform but without security as was the case in neighbouring countries. Another internal problem was the inability of political powers to put forward a specific roadmap for reform which would indicate a state of agreement among all Jordanian political, youth and professional groups. Other obstacles may be the composition of the society as well as the disagreement over both citizenship and the identity of the state. In 2014, the political, economic situation is unlikely to differ from that of the previous 3 years of the Arab Spring for several reasons. One of them is the continuous deterioration of the individuals’ and State’s economic conditions. The way this issue is dealt with in the regional and international contexts is not effective. Another reason is the persistence of the non-trust state between the political components of the society and the various state institutions. In conclusion, a way has to be found out of the dilemma of the dead-end in the Jordanian political horizon, in addition to the worsening regional crises and their potential impacts on the kingdom. The past disputes need to be forgotten in order to prioritize the country’s interests and stability. Common goals have to be agreed upon to put an end the state of polarization and non-trust.
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