... Northern Mediterranean remains no less significant.
Closer Circle – Maghreb
The very idea of the Maghreb retains its significance not only for Algeria but also for the other states that belong here, which is reflected in their constitutions (
Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia
) that mention the importance of belonging to the Greater Maghreb.
Despite a pronounced identity based on ethnic (Arab-Berber population), historical (from the Almoravid and Almohad empires to the colonial era), sectarian (Maliki madhhab),...
Faced with the numerous and unusual vectors of this crisis, Spain must identify what objective Morocco is pursuing, and what its next steps will be
In a game of chess, each player knows the type of game they are playing and takes turns moving the pieces. In addition to the relative advantage of making an opening consistent with your objectives,...
Should Russia review its arms sales policy to Algeria considering its increasingly closer ties with Morocco and the recent flare-up of tensions in Western Sahara?
Should Russia review its arms sales policy to Algeria considering its increasingly closer ties with Morocco and the recent flare-up of tensions in Western Sahara? This piece evaluates Russia’s ...
... states will be on the verge of violence starting from Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Algeria, Western Sahara due to the flow of terrorist fighters from other African states. The only two countries that would be safe from terrorism and violence in north Africa are Morocco and Tunisia. In contrast, others will face waves of terrorist activities emanating from Mali, Nigeria and Somalia and Chad. The second version of the Arab Spring will spark in Lebanon and Iraq, then move to Algeria and Egypt for political and ...
... tank.
The meeting was attended by Brahim Fassi Fihri, President and Founder of the Institute, and Amine El Kabaj, Manager of the Project Division and Analytical Center. The following issues were discussed in the course of the meeting: Track II Russia-Morocco cooperation on security issues in North Africa, management of cross-border migration, and countering international terrorism.
On June 30 – July 2, 2019, Rabat (Morocco) hosted the fourth Track II High-Level meeting on security issues in the Middle East region. The meeting was organized by the international political consulting agency The Shaikh Group.
On June 30 – July 2, 2019, Rabat (Morocco) hosted the ...
... the only playgrounds for terrorists; so too are Barcelona, Nice, Paris, Berlin, Boston, St. Petersburg and many other ostensibly safe cities.
The majority of the political regimes in the Middle East are perfectly stable, and the reforms implemented in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Jordan following the events of 2011, have had a positive effect on the development of these countries, especially against the backdrop of the misfortune that has befallen the region as a whole.
Even the most problematic countries ...
... with Polisario
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representatives in Moscow. Mohammed Haddad, who represents Polisario’s cause through its Moscow mission, is a member of the movement’s leadership. He is in charge of the negotiation team, which started talks in 1986 with Morocco through the UN framework that led to the peace settlement of 1991. Mohammed Haddad has worked with consecutive personal envoys of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara - James Baker, Peter van Walsum and current Personal Envoy Christopher ...