Impact of Syrian Refugees on Jordanian National Security

Engy  Mahdy; Yousef  Alhelo

doi:10.35516/hum.v49i6.3727

Authors

Engy Mahdy Cairo University, Egypt
Yousef Alhelo Cairo University, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v49i6.3727

Keywords:

Refugee, crisis, national security, economic

Abstract

The world has undergone a dramatic change in public opinion and political response to asylum seekers over the past several years. Jordan opened its borders in order to allow Syrian refugees to leave. The Syrian crisis, which started in its seventh year, has cast a shadow across Jordan, a major security burden. Around 1.4 million Syrian refugees were received by Jordan, which formed a component of pressure at all security levels, social, economic, and political. The study aims to examine and analyze the effect of Syrian refugees on Jordan's national security. Design/Methodology/Approach - The study relied on and reviewed reports from UNCHR on the criteria of the Jordanian Response Plan to resolve the implications of the Syrian crisis for the duration of 2017-2020. Reports from the Jordanian Ministry of Education and the Department of Statistics for Jordan were also included, among other reports and studies. Findings- This study highlighted the financial burden involved in the cost of infrastructure-related services (shelter, health, education, water, electricity) to refugee carriers, as well as the security burden needed for border protection and the use of the best technologies to track the borders of refugee incursions or illegal entry. Originality/ Value - Among other host communities for Syrian refugees, Jordan has made invaluable contributions, but while performing this generous mission, it faces growing economic and financial challenges.

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