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GenZ212, Nonmovements, and the Monarchy: The Future of Protest in Morocco

August 4, 2026

Benjamin Harley

A paradox of evolution and revolution, the 2025 Moroccan Gen Z movement was, in many respects, the ideological heir to previous uprisings while simultaneously representing a conceptual evolution in the repertoires of popular dissent. The protests marked a nuanced shift towards decentralised, unconventional nonmovements, an iterative process whose immediate and enduring legacy has profound implications for the future of both protest and governance in modern Morocco.

Can the Israeli–American Relationship Be Read Through the Lens of a Protectorate?

July 28, 2026

Louise Vaingre

Despite criticism, the United States and Israel are sovereign states whose shared interests are rooted in historical, religious, economic, military and political ties within a complex geopolitical framework. However, recent divergences of interest between Washington and Tel Aviv over the Middle-eastern regional policy raise questions about the nature of the Israeli-US relationship. This article analyses the structure binding Israel and the United States.

Israel Facing Eight Fronts: What Security Reconfiguration in the Middle East?

July 21, 2026

Adel Bakawan

As the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, EISMENA’s Director is proposing a new analysis examining the strategic rationale behind Israel’s regional posture and its relationships with neighboring states. The article aims to explore the historical, political, military, and geopolitical drivers that continue to shape Israel’s security doctrine, regional alliances, and evolving position within the broader Middle Eastern order.

Palestine in the Shadow of Regional Escalation

July 16, 2026

Jaser Abu Mousa

This article argues that Palestine is being strategically marginalized at the very moment its humanitarian, civic, and territorial crisis is deepening. In Gaza, the deterioration is no longer adequately captured by the language of short-term emergency; it reflects the sustained erosion of the conditions required for organized civilian life. In the West Bank, a parallel process is unfolding through settler violence, movement restrictions, land pressure, and the progressive fragmentation of Palestinian presence.

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GenZ212, Nonmovements, and the Monarchy: The Future of Protest in Morocco

A paradox of evolution and revolution, the 2025 Moroccan Gen Z movement was, in many respects, the ideological heir to previous uprisings while simultaneously representing a conceptual evolution in the repertoires of popular dissent. The protests marked a nuanced shift towards decentralised, unconventional nonmovements, an iterative process whose immediate and enduring legacy has profound implications for the future of both protest and governance in modern Morocco.

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