Governance of the Jordanian Decision Regarding Syrian Refugees and the New Phase's Implications

Research Idea:

This study examines the governance of the Jordanian decision on the voluntary return of Syrian refugees amid European support and regional changes. It frames refugee return as a governance challenge shaped by humanitarian commitments, national interests, and international cooperation, rather than a purely administrative process.

Objectives:

The study analyzes Jordan’s governance of the voluntary return of Syrian refugees, focusing on European support, domestic and international constraints, and key factors shaping policy outcomes in the transitional phase.

Methods:

The research adopts a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach based on interpretive policy analysis. It relies on secondary data from official documents, international reports, and academic literature, using the PESTEL framework to examine political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental determinants of governance.

Results:

The findings indicate that refugee return governance in Jordan is an adaptive, multidimensional process shaped by political, economic, social, institutional, and legal factors, with European support sustaining capacity without eliminating structural constraints.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that refugee return from Jordan depends on stability in Syria and reflects a balanced approach between humanitarian commitments, national interests, and sustained international cooperation.