My countries (Palestine and Jordan) are the source of immigrants rather than their destination. Much of that immigration (especially from Palestine) is the result of political instability. Obviously, like all other countries, financial considerations are also a major reason citizens depart.

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Traditionally, the Right and the Left have been associated with economics positions. In my part of the world, however, they each have different connotations. People often use right and left to identify stances on peace (left) and war (right), or issues of religiosity (right) and secularism (left).

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