Entries (RSS)Archive for 'Morocco'
The Case for the Moroccan Sahara
Why is it so hard to find views in the Western media supporting Morocco’s position on the Sahara conflict? I decided to look into things for myself, and see what I could come up with.
Posted by eatbees on 18 Jan 2010 at 17:02 under Civil Rights, Morocco, Politics, War.
Comments: 15
Islamic Parties Aren’t All That Popular
“Do Muslims automatically vote Islamic? … Given the choice, voters tend to go with secular parties, not religious ones.”
Posted by eatbees on 11 Jan 2010 at 16:00 under Civil Rights, Morocco, Politics, Religion.
Comments: 4
Seeing Morocco
I think I’m “seeing Morocco” more now that I’ve stayed several weeks in one spot, with a friend’s family in one small corner of Fez, than I was in the early weeks when I was traveling all over the place, visiting large cities and isolated towns.
Posted by eatbees on 10 Oct 2009 at 09:20 under Culture, Morocco, Travel.
Comments: 5
Is Morocco a Closed Society?
It’s clear to me that the vast majority, even of tradition-minded people, are on the side of greater openness. They want its benefits and understand its necessity.
Posted by eatbees on 29 Sep 2009 at 22:01 under Culture, Morocco.
Comments: 1
Bastard Modernization
Too often in Morocco, modernization is what I call “bastard modernization,” which is either bricolage to serve the needs of the moment, or projects designed to enrich the interests of well-positioned individuals without serving the needs of the people.
Posted by eatbees on 04 Sep 2009 at 14:23 under Culture, Economy, Morocco, Politics.
Comments: 2
Maybe Not Stuck?
Change may not occur at the pace we want or expect, but there is an inevitability to growth or development, and Morocco won’t be left out.
Posted by eatbees on 10 Aug 2009 at 12:56 under Culture, Morocco, Politics.
Comments: 2
Bricolage, Blessing or Curse?
Bricolage in Morocco isn’t the same as improvisation in a developed nation. It isn’t exotic, romantic, or an art form. It may be the sign of an inventive spirit, but more essentially it’s a response to a dysfunctional and even exploitative system.
Posted by eatbees on 28 Jul 2009 at 12:54 under Culture, Economy, Morocco, Politics.
Comments: 7
Islamism and Democracy 2
My friend is a secular leftist who cast his ballot for the PJD, because he sees it as the party most likely to bring democratic change to Morocco.
Posted by eatbees on 26 Jul 2009 at 12:37 under Morocco, Politics, Religion.
Comments: none
Islamism and Democracy 1
“Some people claim that to be against Islamism is to be with the Makhzen. Others claim that to be against the Makhzen is to be with the Islamists. But they’re both wrong. There is a third way.”
Posted by eatbees on 26 Jul 2009 at 12:27 under Morocco, Politics, Religion.
Comments: none
Why Is Morocco Stuck?
When I reflect on the stuckness of Morocco I reflect on two things: the political and economic system, and the mentality of the people.
Posted by eatbees on 17 Jul 2009 at 08:58 under Economy, Morocco, Politics.
Comments: 5