Islamic Monarchies

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This paper discusses modern monarchies, in general, with a focus on Islamic monarchies, specifically those of Morocco and Jordan. The paper examines the politics involved in the monarchical survival of these countries. The paper outlines the duties incumbent on the monarchy and contends that a successful monarch depends upon fact that he provides a non-political personality for his country and people and that his office is not tied to any political group or party.

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"The Royal Family of Saudi Arabia is considered to be the largest monarchy in the Middle East with vast number of members. The Royalty of Jordan is considered to be the most beloved. Jordan, a small state, established in a permeable regional system and striving to survive the local and internal risk lends itself to an exploration that highlights the internal factors of foreign policy behavior and the connection between the regime consolidations, legitimatization and survival. (Salloukh, 1996) Monarchy is considered to be the most significant convention in Jordan. The Constitution envisages that all the members of the government and judiciary are appointed by the king and the representatives to the lower house of the legislature are elected by the people."

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