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Matthew Lacouture

Matthew T. Lacouture is a PhD candidate in political science at Wayne State University.

The Prince’s Speech and Activist Grievances in Jordan
Jordanian protesters shout slogans against the Jordanian government raising gasoline prices during a demonstration demanding political reforms, in Amman, June 15, 2012. Muhammad Hamed/Reuters
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The Prince’s Speech and Activist Grievances in Jordan

On April 3, 2021, Prince Hamzeh bin Hussein of Jordan was confined by the Jordanian armed forces to his home and cut off from outside communication. While many observers speculate about palace politics, Matthew Lacouture delves into the significance of the prince's statements decrying corruption and
Matthew Lacouture • 11 min read