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MENASource

Apr 9, 2025

Why it’s time to terminate the UN’s dysfunctional mission in Western Sahara

By Sarah Zaaimi

Only way out of fifty-year colonial impasse may be outside the United Nations and its legacy of failure for the Sahraoui people.

International Norms International Organizations

In the News

Feb 25, 2025

Zaaimi quoted in MEES on Morocco’s push for renewables in Western Sahara

By Atlantic Council

Geopolitics & Energy Security Middle East

MENASource

Jan 30, 2025

The roots of recent Algeria-France tensions are deeper than it may seem

By Karim Mezran and Nicola Pedde

Algeria’s fear of growing international isolation, coupled with growing internal tensions in French domestic politics, risk aggravating misunderstandings between the two countries.

Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights

MENASource

Jan 21, 2025

How the Gaza war brought Morocco and Israel closer

By Sarah Zaaimi

Security cooperation between Israel and Morocco is flourishing and has never been stronger, driven by a common Iranian threat and a shared vision for regional integration.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 9, 2025

Morocco’s government must foster greater economic competition

By Rabah Arezki

While Morocco has made notable strides to enhance freedom and prosperity in the past three decades, the government must address pervasive corruption and encourage greater economic competition to build on recent progress.

Civil Society Corruption

New Atlanticist

Nov 25, 2024

Why Morocco could see its importance to Washington rise during Trump 2.0

By Rama Yade

For strategic and economic reasons, Morocco is likely to play a central role in the new Trump administration’s policy toward the Middle East and the Sahel.

Economy & Business Extremism

New Atlanticist

Nov 18, 2024

Iran has ambitions in Western Sahara. Trump can contain them by bolstering ties with Morocco.

By Sarah Zaaimi

Deepening ties with Morocco can help the United States thwart Iran’s plans in the Sahel and unlock investment opportunities in the region.

Morocco Sahel

MENASource

Oct 15, 2024

Beijing is making inroads in North Africa

By Jonathan Fulton

There has been serious momentum in China’s Maghreb relations in areas that indicate long-term regional ambitions. 

Economy & Business Middle East

MENASource

Sep 11, 2024

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the Abraham Accords quietly turns four

By Marcy Grossman

The Abraham Accords have laid a foundation far beyond any one conflict for greater peace in the region.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Aug 26, 2024

Zaaimi quoted in Deutsche Welle on Morocco’s strategy on the Western Sahara

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions
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Experts

Fellow

Alia Brahimi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Civil Society

Board director

Ahmed Charai

Board Member

International Norms Media

Staff

Sarah Zaaimi

Deputy Director, Communications

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Crisis Management