The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies ...

KACH KOUCH, MOROCCO—According to a statement released by the University of Barcelona, research led by the university’s Hamza Benattia Melgarejo has identified the first Bronze Age settlement in the ...

Some feel French-speaking holds back economic and cultural progress in the Maghreb. But switching to another coloniser language risks perpetuating the subaltern/master mindset The real concern today ...

For decades, the North African Maghreb has been both a source of irregular migration to Europe and a gateway for sub-Saharan Africans transiting to Europe. Now the Maghreb is also emerging as a ...

In Arabic, the Maghreb means "where and when the sun sets." The region, which includes Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia, is part of both Africa and the Arab world, and it enjoys a special ...

In Chapter 7 of Rocky Harbors: Taking Stock of the Middle East in 2015, Haim Malka analyzes the future of politics and security in the Maghreb. After decades on the margins of the Arab world, what ...

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This ...

Coastal erosion is a major threat to the livelihoods of people who depend on the coastal zone. In a recent report, our World Bank team assessed the physical realities – in terms of land areas lost and ...

The 2024 Sustainable Competitiveness Report, published by the consultancy firm Sole Ability, ranks Morocco in 104th place globally, with a score of 41.23 points, making it the leading country in the ...

Giulio Lucarini receives funding for this study from the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) and ISMEO – International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies, Italy. He is affiliated ...