Omar Razzaz vs Robert Borden

Omar Razzaz, a former World Bank economist, was appointed Prime Minister in June 2018 following the resignation of Hani al-Mulki. His appointment aimed to restore public trust and address the economic crisis.

Razzaz withdrew the proposed income tax law that had sparked protests, and initiated a national dialogue on tax reform. This move temporarily calmed public anger and allowed his government to regain legitimacy.

Razzaz's government implemented a revised IMF program, including tax increases, subsidy cuts, and public sector wage freezes. These measures aimed to reduce Jordan's debt but faced continued public opposition.

Razzaz resigned in October 2020 after two years in office. His resignation followed the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impact and criticism of his government's handling of the crisis, including lockdown measures.

Borden became the eighth Prime Minister of Canada, leading a Conservative government. His victory was largely due to opposition to Laurier's reciprocity agreement with the United States.

Borden led Canada's war effort during World War I. He committed over 600,000 troops to the conflict, expanded the military, and managed the domestic war economy. The war deeply divided Canada along linguistic lines.

Borden's government passed the Military Service Act, introducing conscription for overseas service. The policy was deeply unpopular in Quebec and led to the Conscription Crisis of 1917, which exacerbated French-English tensions.

Borden insisted that Canada sign the Treaty of Versailles as an independent nation, separate from Britain. This marked a significant step in Canada's evolution from a colony to a sovereign state, gaining a separate seat in the League of Nations.