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Morocco 2026 Elections: Autonomy and WorldCup
Morocco’s 2026 parliamentary elections (Sept. 23) are seen as a critical test for forming a cohesive governing majority capable of delivering on several overlapping national priorities: advancing the autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, executing large-scale territorial development programs, and preparing for the 2030 FIFA World Cup co-hosted with Spain and Portugal. Analysts argue the next government will need strong policy coherence across diplomacy, development, and admin
2026-05-24Morocco's Multi-Alignment Foreign Policy
Morocco’s foreign policy is built on a non-aligned, multi-vector approach that avoids polarization and bloc politics. By positioning itself as a regional intermediary and interface among great powers, it seeks to capitalize on economic opportunities while maintaining sovereignty. Key takeaways: - Multi-alignment strategy: Morocco balances relations with the USA, China, the EU, Gulf states, and Africa, using defense partnerships for security and development investments for gr
2026-05-24Oxford Handbook on Morocco's Economic Growth
Summary: A new Oxford University handbook, The Oxford Handbook of the Moroccan Economy, analyzes how Morocco has transformed its economy and diplomacy. Key points: - Morocco’s integration into the global economy, reinforced by trade agreements with the EU, U.S., and growing African engagement, has supported macroeconomic stability, infrastructure investment, regulatory improvements, and policy coordination. - Economic diplomacy has evolved amid shifts in the global order (Chi
2026-05-24Morocco's Strategic Supremacy in Sahara
Summary: A Stimson Center policy report offers one of the most detailed English-language assessments of Morocco’s current trajectory, framing its foreign policy as “strategic transactionality” built on disciplined alignment of interests. Central to Rabat’s approach is Western Sahara, described as the cornerstone shaping nearly all dimensions of its diplomacy, with UN Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025) highlighted as a major multilateral win for Morocco by endorsing its a
2026-05-24The Hidden Geoeconomics of Morocco–EU ties
Summary: The article argues that Morocco has shifted from a subordinate, asymmetrical role in EU relations toward a “pivot power” strategy, using its geographic position, infrastructure, and diversified partnerships to renegotiate terms with Europe. Key points: - EU frictions (CJEU rulings on Moroccan Sahara, CRD VI, CBAM) have pressured Morocco but also pushed it to diversify and fortify its strategic autonomy. - Morocco’s multi-alignment approach: security alliance with th
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