Furore Over New Moroccan Media Rules
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: An attempt by Islamists to mould the Moroccan media in its own image?
Well-Kept Secret: The Thriving Wine Industry of Morocco
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The wine industry is going from strength to strength.
‘Show of Force’ By Islamists in Morocco
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The march was in support of Palestine but there was no doubting the underlying message.
Early Moroccan Elections, Fears Over Security
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The good news is that we’re going to have elections earlier than anticipated. The bad news is that security forces are taking an increasingly hard line.
Of the People, By The People, For the People
MAHMOUD AMIN HISHMEH, CGNEWS: For too long Arabs have listened to the views of outsiders on what a ‘new Middle East’ should look like. Now they’re creating it for themselves.
Morocco: ‘End Corruption’ Main Demand of Demonstrators
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Though the recent demonstrations have been peaceful there is no question about the determination of those taking to the streets to effect real change in Morocco.
Of the People, By the People, For the People
JUAN COLE: Were he alive today Rousseau would have been impressed with how his idea on ‘popular sovereignty’ has been embraced in the Middle East