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In Jordan, People Want Evolution, Not Revolution
(Institute for National Security Studies-Tel Aviv University) Udi Dekel and Orit Perlov - On Jan. 23, 2013, elections were held for the Jordanian parliament. The Muslim Brotherhood called for a boycott of the elections. Discussion on the Jordanian social networks about the elections has focused on the roadmap of King Abdullah II, which seeks a transition to a parliamentary democracy, and the consequences of the "Arab Spring" for Jordan, with the fear of loss of control and stability and a preference for evolution over revolution. The election results are seen as a tactical victory for the king, a failure for the Muslim Brotherhood, and a victory for conservatives, tribal leaders, and businessmen. Preparing for the elections, the king made effective use of the potential of social networks, which allowed a direct approach to liberal young people who want change while maintaining stability. The younger generation in Jordan is proposing a softer alternative to the violent and bloody model of the Arab spring.