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Walking a Thin Line: The Role of Think Tanks in Arab Transitions and Foreign Support

The role of civil society in bringing about change in the Arab world has been widely acknowledged. Today, civil society organisations (CSOs) face the challenge of helping consolidate the process of reform at a time when progress towards democratisation is uncertain. Emerging think tank and policy research initiatives are at the centre of these efforts, […]

Morocco: Counter-terrorism Services Foil String of IS-Sponsored Attacks

Moroccan counter-terrorism services Friday derailed dangerous terror plans that consisted in launching several coordinated attacks against diplomatic western missions and tourist sites, authorities said. The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) managed to “foil a dangerous terrorist plot following the arrest Friday in Tangier a Chadian national affiliated to Daesh,” said the Interior Ministry in […]

Undeserved Elimination of Morocco at Russia 2018

Morocco outplayed both Iran and Portugal in the first two games in Russia 2018 but found itself out of the competition. The Atlas lions lost their game with Portugal 1-0 with honor and fought to the last minute. Apart from Ronaldo’s header at the start of the match, Morocco dominated the game missing score chances, […]