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Jordan's King Abdullah shakes hands as he arrives for the opening of the third ordinary session of the 17th parliament (photo credit: REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed)

Voices From The Field

27 May 2016

Jordan’s 2016 constitutional amendments: A return to absolute monarchy?

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22 March 2016

Libya’s long awaited constitution: Will it finally see the light of the day?

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9 September 2026

Pakistan's subcommittee on devolution argues government has ignored directives

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31 August 2026

Libya's rival factions agree on a two-year path to national elections

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11 August 2026

Iraq's parliament cannot suspend provincial councils without constitutional basis, council member argues

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21 July 2026

Israel's legislature enshrines Torah study as a value in its basic law

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5 June 2026

Egyptian parliament considers draft local administration law that may provide opportunity for constitutional change

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19 May 2026

Pakistan's government considers raising voting age and altering provincial autonomy

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22 April 2026

In Iraq, Shia bloc struggles to choose prime minister by constitutional deadline

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14 April 2026

In Morocco, bill on procedure for challenging constitutionality of a law approved by committee

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