Foreign PolicyResearchWhy did Morocco cut its diplomatic ties with Iran?
31/01/2025522828 min
In Breaking with Iran, Morocco cozies up to the Trump Administration to Protect its Regional Interests
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Democratic TransitionResearchSocial Movements“Independent” Civil Society’s Struggle for Impact
31/01/2025130954 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.
Foreign PolicyReligious PoliciesResearchTraining Malian Imams in Morocco: Challenges and Prospects
31/01/2025249424 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.
Institutional ReformsResearchThe Limits of Anti-Corruption Policies in Morocco
31/01/2025262969 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.
Religious PoliciesResearchMorocco’s Failure to Reintegrate Former Jihadis
31/01/2025111018 min
Morocco’s security-oriented approach to countering violent extremism leaves little room for rehabilitation efforts.
Foreign PolicyResearchGlobal Compact for Migration: Security Constraints versus Humanitarian Morality in the Case of Morocco
31/01/202569666 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
Economic DevelopmentResearchSocial Movements“Let it Spoil!”: Morocco’s Boycott and the Empowerment of ‘Regular’ Citizen
31/01/2025246562 min
While Moroccan authorities’ crackdown had intimidated protesters, boycotters learned the lessons and chose a different strategy
ResearchSocial MovementsJerada beyond the Mine: A Sustainability Approach
31/01/2025159629 min
In Jerada and elsewhere, the absence of long-term CSR initiatives by mining companies may affect negatively the local population
Democratic TransitionResearchSocial MovementsWhat Protest in Morocco Reveals about Public Trust in Political Parties
31/01/2025131120 min
The protests in the Rif region reflects deep distrust among Moroccans in the government and the political parties
ResearchSocial MovementsJerada Beyond the Mine: Questioning the Role of Non-State Actors
31/01/202573911 min
Beyond the role of government in tackling the social and economic issues in Jerada, Non-State actors might also play a crucial role in local economic development