In 1989, the member states of the Greater Maghreb region (Morocco, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania) convened in Marrakech, Morocco, and signed a landmark agreement intended to advance political coordination and economic integration. Nearly four decades later, however, the objectives of Read more
China’s Growing Footprint in the Greater Maghreb China has emerged as the largest trading partner of the Greater Maghreb, with bilateral trade surpassing $32 billion in 2024. This growing economic engagement underscores the region’s strategic importance at the crossroads of Read more
During my childhood in Morocco in the 1980s, the kingdom’s emblem — symbolizing God, the nation, and the king — was a permanent fixture on the hills of most major cities. This emblem formed the foundation upon which the monarchy Read more
The Scandinavian Model: Equality as a Foundation When we examine the experiences of prosperous nations worldwide, we find that Scandinavian countries—such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland—consistently top the list of the most stable and prosperous societies. What, then, is Read more
In a developing economy like Libya, access to funds and credit is essential for business, economic development, and growth. A functioning credit system is fundamental in commercial banking, which is currently lacking in Libya. Commercial banks rely primarily on deposits Read more
Globally, banks have over $370 trillion in assets under management, which is predicted to reach $550 trillion in the next decade. In Morocco, the country’s largest bank, Attijariwafa, has reported a 26% increase in profits for 2024, reaching nearly $1 Read more
The Chronic Failure of Temporary Governance The proposed United Nations plan for Libya aims to reform the political system and establish a new government. However, it repeats past failures in the hope of achieving a different outcome. While Libya’s ongoing Read more
The Central Bank Of Libya By:Omar Khattaly Mr. Kabir’s decision to flee the country has effectively placed Libya’s financial institutions in a state of siege, held hostage by his own world of power, which he has maintained a firm grasp Read more
Chaos and violence are major prerequisites for the removal of an official from Libya’s official institutions, from the National Oil Corporation to the Libyan Investment Authority and now the central bank, the country’s highest financial institution. Two days ago, the Read more
The Costs and Scope of Global Military Engagement A nation that stands as the largest producer and exporter of weapons in the world is unlikely to prioritize global peace and stability. Since 2012, America’s military engagements—particularly in the Middle East Read more