
The intensifying territorial dispute between Morocco and the region’s separatist movement risks spurring a far more serious battle with Algeria.
The intensifying territorial dispute between Morocco and the region’s separatist movement risks spurring a far more serious battle with Algeria.
While likely to pass, Algiers’ proposed amendments will not appease protesters who have been pushing for deeper political reforms.
Tunisia's third attempt to form a government in less than a year is unlikely to resolve the country’s dysfunctional partisan infighting and deepening economic crisis.
The loss of agricultural production will force the already cash-strapped Moroccan government to import more crops and increase financial aid for the country’s farmers.
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By highlighting the country’s severe vulnerability to global market shocks, the pandemic is increasing pressure on Algeria’s government to quickly diversify its oil-dependent economy.
Given that COVID will worsen the unresolved factors driving protest movements, unrest in the Middle East can be expected to surge later in the year.
Allowing the dirham to float could help Morocco as it looks to further diversify its trade relationships beyond Europe.
Long the second fiddle in the Maghreb, Morocco is making a push to bolster its military. That, however, won't go down well in neighboring Algeria.
Newly elected Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune promised voters he would address their concerns, but a bad economy will limit his ability to deliver.