Mohammed Masbah31 March 2020
This paper argues that putting the parties at the frontline without sufficient capacity to enact deep reforms weakens them as a shield against growing popular frustration.
Democratic Transition
This paper argues that putting the parties at the frontline without sufficient capacity to enact deep reforms weakens them as a shield against growing popular frustration.
Mohammed Masbah31 March 2020
Yasmina Abouzzohour8 January 2020
Amidst growing popular frustration with social inequality and economic hardship, the regime is lashing out against critical voices
Francesco Colin29 November 2019
Institutional petitions may increase citizens direct participation in the political process, yet legal and institutional hurdles question the efficacy of this policy
Mohammed Masbah4 November 2019
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
Kathya Berrada19 April 2019
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.
Abdelilah Essatte2 August 2018
Social protests in Morocco may shift to political claims due to the socio-economic exclusion of some regions
Mohammed Masbah30 July 2018
The protests in the Rif region reflects deep distrust among Moroccans in the government and the political parties
