Last week, Morocco held its 11th parliamentary elections since adopting its constitution in 1962. The Islamic Justice and Development Party (PJD), which had been the leader of the governing coalition for a decade, was soundly defeated, losing 112 of its 125 seats in parliament. Prime Minister Saadeddine Othmani, who lost his own seat as well, […]
The Rise and Fall of Political Islam in Morocco
The king’s unwillingness to relinquish control is the ultimate barrier to change.
