How Do Moroccan “Quietist” Salafis Think?
10/05/20196363100 min
This study attempts to shed light on Moroccan Salafis' perception of themselves and their Social and Political Environment.
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“Independent” Civil Society’s Struggle for Impact
19/04/2019211054 min
While the 2011 constitution seems to represent a “paradigm shift” towards a greater partnership between the Moroccan state and civil society organizations (CSOs), authorities’ recent crackdown on independent CSOs indicates a strained relationship between the two.
Training Malian Imams in Morocco: Challenges and Prospects
21/03/2019399624 min
Despite Morocco's efforts to train Malian Imams, outcomes will remain limited unless the selection method, the training and the professional integration of these imams in their home countries are reconsidered.
The Limits of Anti-Corruption Policies in Morocco
07/03/2019453469 min
Anti-Corruption policies have failed due to their inability to transform promises into effective programs, slow implementation of governance institutions, and the limited resources.
Morocco’s Failure to Reintegrate Former Jihadis
13/02/2019183718 min
Morocco’s security-oriented approach to countering violent extremism leaves little room for rehabilitation efforts.
Morocco’s Return to Compulsory Military Service: Reasons and Challenges
11/02/20191094828 min
Compulsory Military Service aims to absorb youth dissatisfaction, yet it is unlikely to succeed in achieving this goal.
Politicization of Moroccan Shiites? Between the State’s Repression and the Internal Schism
05/02/2019781061 min
Despite the media controversy surrounding the question of Moroccan Shiites, their political influence remains limited.
Global Compact for Migration: Security Constraints versus Humanitarian Morality in the Case of Morocco
11/01/2019141566 min
Morocco’s migration policy reflects of the interconnectedness of foreign policy priorities, desired reform and the reality of domestic politics. Morocco has positioned itself as a counterterrorism and migration ally for Europe; while leaning toward the African Union, and African markets
Stalled Liberalization: How the Rentier Economy ousted Uber from Morocco
07/12/2018494532 min
Uber’s departure from Moroccan markets reflects the rentier economy’s ability to hamper the process of economic liberalization
“Let it Spoil!”: Morocco’s Boycott and the Empowerment of ‘Regular’ Citizen
06/12/2018569362 min
While Moroccan authorities’ crackdown had intimidated protesters, boycotters learned the lessons and chose a different strategy