For the first time, a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of the so-called "economic reform" process based on structural adjustment on the middle class in Jordan has been conducted. The study conducted by Dr. Ibrahim Saif and Yasmin Tabba'a aims to explore the effects of structural adjustment and economic reform in Jordan through the lens of income distribution. The main objective of the paper is... [read more]

This is a very inspiring short stories that I have just read from paolo Coelho's book of essays and reflections "Like the Flowing River". I would like to share it with you as I am feeling that I am going through the same experience, and feel positive each person who contributes to the world of writing should do.   The story of the pencil   A boy was watching his grandmother write a letter... [read more]

I am enjoying reading the fascinating book written by Jordan's former Minister of Foreign Affairs and deputy Prime Minister for reform Dr Marwan Mouasher entitled "The Arab Center: the Promise of Moderation". Although the main theme of this book is a sound description of the justification and potential of Arab moderation with a documented history of the betrayal of the Arab moderation vision by various... [read more]

Human Rights Watch got it right this time. Instead of campaigning for the sake of Al Qaeda terrorists held in Jordan the HRW has finally tackled the real issues that are necessary for creating a civilised and modern political society in Jordan by criticising the regressive drafts of the public assembly and non governmental organizations laws currently discussed by the Parliament. I agree and... [read more]

This is really funny and eccentric! It seems that our Iranian friends (well, not a lot of passion is shared at the official levels) are furious with Jordan and causing us of supporting terrorism. We are not talking here about Al Qaeda and Fath Al Islam but as supporters of Mujahedin Khalq Organization. The hardline leftist military opposition to the Islamic regime in Iran has generously invited... [read more]

I was disappointed to learn that Mr Ahmad Obeidat has resigned from his position as head of the National Center for Human Rights (NCHR) in Jordan, most probably due to "requests" delivered to him by the Government after his participation in signing a public petition with other 149 Jordanian figures critcising the official liberal economic policies and privatization options. Ahmad Obeidat is one... [read more]

Jordan was taken by surprise with the candid interview given by HM King Abdullah II to the official Jordanian news agency Petra. The complete text of the interview can be read in Black Iris Blog. The interview answered a lot of the hot questions and worries that were vibrating through the minds of Jordanians in the past two months. I am not gonna comment on the answers here, but to reflect again... [read more]