EPISODE · Jan 18, 2022 · 25 MIN
Jordanians of Palestinian Origin & East Bankers: Analyzing the Kingdom's Identity Politics
from On Jordan · host Aaron Magid
Professor Sean Yom, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Temple University, joins the podcast to discuss how the Kingdom's electoral laws have been impacted by tensions between individuals of tribal background and Jordanians of Palestinian descent. Dr. Yom, the author of the upcoming book, "Jordan: Politics in an Accidental Crucible" discusses the chances a Jordanian of Palestinian origin has of serving and advancing within the Kingdom's military or intelligence directorate. Finally, Professor Yom addresses why Jordan's Prime Minister announced in 2013 that the country would bar Palestinian refugees fleeing Syria entry into Jordan.
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