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Prospects for the Levant in 2021
The countries in the wider Levant region, east of the Mediterranean Sea, face some similar trials despite diversity
LebanonRulers’ controls may further politicise Mideast tribes
Kuwait’s upcoming elections show similar trends to Jordan’s November polls, with indications for Qatar’s 2021 plans
Middle EastAmman will maintain status quo despite polls fallout
With low turnout and post-election rule-breaking, the parliamentary vote does little to bolster legitimacy
JordanJordan’s polls might raise long-term legitimacy issues
Elections are going ahead today, regardless of the pandemic
JordanScepticism and COVID fears threaten Amman’s election
The pandemic finally breaks out in Jordan, just before legislative polls
JordanProlonged economic stress will hurt Jordanian society
Amid rising societal concern over organised criminal activity, the IMF warns of future fiscal pressures
JordanJordan’s new prime minister will be business-as-usual
A royal adviser has been brought in to promise change the country cannot afford
JordanJordan will push Iraq-Egypt ties against regional risk
Preparing for November polls, Amman fears internal and external pressures
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