
Despite 21 years of socio-economic achievements, deeply-rooted challenges persist in Morocco
Despite 21 years of socio-economic achievements, deeply-rooted challenges persist in Morocco
Abderrahmane Youssoufi’s death highlights Morocco’s longstanding struggle for equality and political opening
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.
Amidst growing popular frustration with social inequality and economic hardship, the regime is lashing out against critical voices
Institutional petitions may increase citizens direct participation in the political process, yet legal and institutional hurdles question the efficacy of this policy
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
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.
Social protests in Morocco may shift to political claims due to the socio-economic exclusion of some regions
The protests in the Rif region reflects deep distrust among Moroccans in the government and the political parties