A New Political Era in Jordan: Islamic Action Front Gains Momentum in Parliament
Jordan’s parliamentary elections have delivered a historic result for the Islamic Action Front (IAF), the largest opposition party, which has won 32 seats, marking the party's best-ever performance. As the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, the IAF has long been a significant player in Jordanian politics. However, this latest victory signals a turning point, as the IAF is now poised to have a much stronger influence in shaping Jordan's political and economic future. These elections were the first to be held under Jordan’s newly revamped electoral law, introduced in 2022. This law, designed to strengthen the role of political parties in the country’s governance, allocated 41 out of 138 parliamentary seats to party lists, a significant shift from Jordan's tribal-dominated political system. The IAF, taking full advantage of the new law, won 18 seats on the national party list and 14 more on local lists, including in traditionally tribal areas. The gains made by the IAF ...