Archive 2023

Jul 11

Jordanian Identity: Contradictions of National Belonging and Shared State Conception

by Kelly Vo

The Hashemite Kingdom is an ethnically diverse state largely composed of two main identity groups: “indigenous” Jordanians and “foreign” Palestinians. Many say the country is majority Palestinian at this point and the capital city, Amman, is a clear center of Palestinian life and culture.

 

Jul 11

Jordan, Refugees, and inequality: Disparities between the treatment of Syrian and Palestinian refugees.

by Kelly Vo

I had the opportunity to travel to Jordan to conduct interviews with experts in the field of political science. One particular day stood out to me as we interviewed Professor Jalal Al Husseini, an expert on topics such as the Palestinian occupation and Jordanian identity.

Jul 11

The Invisible Refugees of Jordan

by Kelly Vo

Jordan has witnessed an influx of refugees and immigrant settlements from different African groups. According to the UNHCR, there are currently 3,000 Sudanese and 2,000 Somali refugees living in Jordan.