Michael Rubin resident scholar at American Enterprise Institute

Polisario Admits Sahara Incursions, UN Denies

The UN has refuted Morocco’s protests that the Polisario has conducted incursions in the buffer zone east of the security wall at a moment the Polisario, through its officials and media outlets, has admitted moving militiamen to the demilitarized area. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters in New York that the MINURSO had “not observed […]

Egypt : Investors waiting for key economic actions

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has spent 100 days in office marked with daring economic reforms that his predecessors have avoided as politically-risky reforms. The reforms could attract foreign investors who have stayed away from the country due to the political crises that the country has been experiencing. Bryan Carter, lead portfolio manager for emerging debt […]

Senior US Official Expected in Morocco for Talks on Security Partnership

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Christopher Yeaw will travel to Morocco after his ongoing visit to Belgium within the frame of a tour April 5-9. These visits have been announced by U.S. State Department. They aim to strengthen consultation with U.S. allies and partners on disarmament and international security challenges […]