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The Gaza war will worsen Jordan’s long-term debt risk
The conflict's impact on local tourism is already hurting the fiscal and current accounts
Jordanian laws may restrict political space
Proposed legislative reforms present a complex picture but highlight risks to civil society and free speech
Gaza war will upset Jordan’s cautious Israel balance
Popular pro-Palestinian feeling in Jordan is at odds with core policy imperatives
Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions
Amman’s concerted economic transformation efforts face structural blockages
Middle East and North African debt fears will rise
Fiscal and current account deficits are creating debt concerns for fuel-importing Middle East and North African states
Jordan’s latest economic plan sets ambitious targets
A ten-year economic development plan launched in June sets out ambitious growth targets
Middle East free speech faces more challenges
Activists have condemned new draft laws in Baghdad and Amman, as well as a prison sentence for a Beirut journalist
Middle EastHumanitarian funding to Jordan will fall
UN agencies have reported a significant funding gap for Jordan
Jordan will partially address its water stress
Jordan is one of the top-ten water-scarce countries in the world
Jordan’s coming climate crisis will hit youth hard
As in much of the Middle East, most young people are focused on jobs and finances, unaware of mounting climate risks
Jordan’s tourism hopes depend on visitor management
Amman is building on a revival of tourism to kick-start the post-pandemic economy and improve the balance of payments
