The relations of Jordan authorities with the muslim fundamentalistic movement during the reign of Abd Allah II. Research on stability of Arab monarchies

Abstract

The dynasty of the Hashemite assumed power over the area of nowadays Jordan over 100 years ago, in 1921. After 1950 the Jordanian monarchy struggled with numerous threats, especially from the pan-Arabic left. In fact, for many decades the Hashemite treated moderate Muslim fundamentalists as allies. The main organisation of Sunni fundamentalism, the Muslim Brotherhood, was and still is fully legal and it is involved in religious, social and political activity. After 1989 the Muslim Brotherhood became the main political force in Jordan. During the reign of Abd Allah II the Jordanian court attempted to limit the political strength of fundamentalists and the moderate Islam has remained fully equal part of the Jordanian society. Simultaneously, Jordan has strongly combated all forms of radical Islamism (jihadism). King Abd Allah II is also strongly against the rising influence of Iran in the region.