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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
Contact us at afkar@mecouncil.org.

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Giorgio Cafiero

CEO, Gulf State Analytics

Jesse Marks

CEO and Managing Director of Rihla Research & Advisory LLC

Meissa Haouari

Research Assistant

Sultan Al-Khulaifi

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Omar H. Rahman

Fellow

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The gap between spending on grandiose projects like sports stadiums and basic services like hospitals has led a new generation of Moroccans to protest for change.  
Meissa Haouari

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