Morocco-US Defense Advisory Committee jan 2021 rabat

Morocco, second-largest destination for renewable energy investments in MENA

Morocco has secured its position as the second most attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in renewable energy across the Middle East and North Africa, according to two recent international reports. The Kingdom attracted over $38.1 billion in green energy investments between 2003 and 2024, confirming its growing role in the global energy transition, […]

Sahara: UN Chief highlights Morocco’s diplomatic achievements, holds Algeria accountable & decries Polisario violations

The 2024 report submitted lately to the UN Security Council by UN Chief Antonio Guterres highlights the growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy plan under the Kingdom’s sovereignty, affirms that Algeria is a party to the Sahara conflict, and denounces Polisario obstruction of MINURSO mission. In his new report to the Security Council, expected to […]

Freedom of Expression in Post–Revolution Tunisia, Gains and Pitfalls

In a brief conversation with a taxi driver who was taking me from Cartage international airport to down town Medina, I noticed glimpses of optimism in his speech. He said he was glad about the changes that took place in what he sometimes called “Modern Tunisia,” and some other times “post-revolutionary Tunisia.” “We have lived […]