Anna Theofilopoulou

Morocco’s democratic deficit, too often abetted by allies, has contributed to an unsustainable status quo both at home and in Western Sahara.

In the wake of the DSK case, stories of asylum cheats are spreading. But the reality is of honest, desperate people navigating a deeply flawed system.

President Obama has made some progress in making it easier for legitimate asylum-seekers to stay in the United States. But more can be done.