Öz Jordan is the country receiving the most Palestinian refugees, who made up almost two thirds ofJordan’s population by 2010. Yet refugees and their descendants still face discrimination, politicalunderrepresentation, and unequal treatment under law. Their marginalization led to civil war in1970 and remains a threat to Jordan’s political stability.Examining Jordanian Palestinians’ collective plight links global democratization trends and thefuture of Jordanian politics. Following the Arab Spring, Jordan’s gradual democratic shift mayfurther loosen the Hashemite dynasty’s power grip and the delicate political balance it maintains.Shedding light on this domain suggests the likelihood of renewed domestic clashes.