Echoes of Occupy in Western Sahara
Morocco won’t be able to put off the issue of Western Sahara’s right to sovereignty indefinitely.
Morocco’s Short-Sighted Politics
Morocco’s democratic deficit, too often abetted by allies, has contributed to an unsustainable status quo both at home and in Western Sahara.
The New Chicken Littles
After Islamist parties won three elections in a row, Chicken Littles threw up their hands in horror.
The Saudi Counterrevolution
The fallout from Washington’s support for the Saudi counter-revolution could haunt U.S. policy for decades to come.
Arab Spring Forecast
It’s raining bullets in Libya, with cold hearts prevailing in Oman.
Unlocking the Conflict in Western Sahara
A new framework for negotiations must take into account the positions of both Polisario and Morocco.
Sovereignty Through Decentralization
To bring development, reconciliation, and stability to conflict areas, it’s better to think local.
The Future of Western Sahara
Moroccos plan for autonomy falls well short of what is necessary to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Western Sahara.
Reconstructing Iraq
Forget about high-priced foreign contractors and top-down management. Think small. And think local.
Nothing to Laugh At
In Morocco, jokes about Islam are no laughing matter, as two journalists recently discovered.