Marouf al-Bakhit

ModernGeneralJordan1947 — ?

Jordanian prime minister and former intelligence chief.

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Quick Facts

Born

1947

Country

Jordan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)61

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score41.6

Marouf al-Bakhit — Complete Timeline

2005 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of JordanPolitical Action◆ Major

King Abdullah II appointed Marouf al-Bakhit as Prime Minister of Jordan in November 2005, following the 2005 Amman bombings. Al-Bakhit, a former intelligence chief, was tasked with restoring security and stability.

JordanPrime MinisterAppointment

Impact: national

2007 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action

Marouf al-Bakhit resigned as Prime Minister of Jordan in November 2007 after parliamentary elections. His resignation followed criticism of economic policies and political reforms.

JordanPrime MinisterResignation

Impact: national

2011 AD

Appointed Prime Minister for Second TermPolitical Action◆ Major

King Abdullah II appointed Marouf al-Bakhit as Prime Minister again in February 2011, during the Arab Spring protests. Al-Bakhit was tasked with implementing political reforms to address public demands.

JordanArab SpringPrime Minister

Impact: national

Resigned as Prime Minister for Second TermPolitical Action

Marouf al-Bakhit resigned as Prime Minister in October 2011, after failing to satisfy protesters' demands for faster political reforms. His resignation marked the end of his second term.

JordanArab SpringResignation

Impact: national