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The reputation of states is much like the reputation of individuals; it is built over time and affects opportunities for success and trust-building. As is well known, Jordan’s international reputation is one of the country’s sources of strength, reflecting stability, moderation, openness, and the ability to build partnerships. Therefore, the challenges highlighted in some international reports should not be treated as condemnation, but rather as opportunities to improve policies, especially when solutions are possible through simple and low-cost reforms.
As preparations begin for the 2027 budget, there is a growing need to allocate financial resources to the Social Security Fund to support the inclusion of workers in the most vulnerable and unregulated economic sectors. This should not be viewed as current expenditure or an additional burden on the Treasury, but rather as a social and economic investment in protecting the labour force, correcting labour market imbalances, and gradually transforming informal work into formal employment.
Jordan is preparing to present its third Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This is an important milestone that should not be treated as merely procedural exercise before the United Nations High-Level Political Forum, but rather as a national opportunity to review public policies and assess their real impact on people’s lives, particularly the most vulnerable groups.
The recent economic decisions approved by the Council of Ministers carry important positive implications, as they move toward supporting national production, improving public services, and strengthening the ability of the Jordanian economy to confront economic and social challenges. Considering the living pressures facing the majority of Jordanian households, these decisions reflect an awareness of the importance of stimulating the economy and improving citizens’ standard of living in parallel.
The most dangerous aspect of unemployment in Jordan is not only that its rates remain high, but also the possibility that this reality may turn into a state of general habituation among the economy, society, and government. When this happens, a slight decline in indicators becomes a source of reassurance, rather than an alarm bell that should push for a fundamental review.
The American-Israeli war on Iran is no longer merely a military or geopolitical issue confined to the region; it has become a direct source of pressure on the entire global economy. Alongside destruction, killing, and the disruption of stability, this war is pushing markets into a new wave of anxiety because of its impact on energy, transportation, trade, and supply chains. From this perspective, global fear of inflation is being renewed, as major wars raise the costs of food, fuel, shipping, insurance, and production, turning the burdens of conflict into a daily bill paid by ordinary people.
Living pressures on most citizens are increasing as waves of price hikes continue, linked to regional tensions and the widening scope of their economic repercussions. It is no longer easy to view these developments as a passing circumstance, as all indicators suggest that the cost of food, energy, transportation, and basic services is likely to remain high, or rise again, amid an unstable regional environment. This requires the government to act calmly, but with a high degree of seriousness and urgency.
The approval of Jordan’s energy sector strategy for 2025–2035 was not a direct result of the current regional crisis, as work on it had begun before these developments. Yet the timing of its adoption gave it added significance, coming at a moment when the region is once again revealing the extent of the vulnerability facing energy-importing countries whenever wars escalate, supply routes are disrupted, and prices rise sharply. In this sense, the strategy derives its importance not as an emergency reaction, but as a proactive framework for dealing with a recurring crisis that takes different forms over time.
Whenever geopolitical risks escalate, many turn to gold as the best-known haven for preserving value in times of anxiety and uncertainty.
The war has stopped militarily, or at least the sounds of it have faded, but its economic and social impact has not. This is the clearest lesson from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Shocks do not end when the missiles fall silent, because their real effects emerge later, gradually filtering into prices, investment, job opportunities, and the level of social protection.
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