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“Jordan has to show the Arab world that there's another way of doing things. We're a monarchy, yes, but if we can show democracy that leads to a two-, three-, four-party system - left, right and center - in a couple of years' time, then the Muslim Brotherhood will no longer be something to contend with.”

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Abdallah II
Abdallah II

Abdallah II, born on January 30, 1962, is the King of Jordan. During his reign, he has been committed to national stability and economic development, promoting a series of reforms. more

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