Morocco’s sharp turn toward repression
08/01/2020313718 min
Amidst growing popular frustration with social inequality and economic hardship, the regime is lashing out against critical voices
(Un)Participatory Democracy? The Limits of Institutional Petitions in Morocco
29/11/2019381347 min
Institutional petitions may increase citizens direct participation in the political process, yet legal and institutional hurdles question the efficacy of this policy
Is Raissouni’s Pardon Simply Playing Politics in Morocco?
04/11/2019487012 min
Under pressure from both Islamist and secular groups - and the wider world - the decision to release a journalist looks like an attempt by Morocco's regime to restore control
“Independent” Civil Society’s Struggle for Impact
19/04/2019295254 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.
Protests of Morocco’s Margins: The Credibility Gap
02/08/20181019232 min
Social protests in Morocco may shift to political claims due to the socio-economic exclusion of some regions
What Protest in Morocco Reveals about Public Trust in Political Parties
30/07/2018603520 min
The protests in the Rif region reflects deep distrust among Moroccans in the government and the political parties