In Washington, think tanks often serve as an early indicator of how policy debates are evolving. Over the past several years, a noticeable shift has emerged in American think tank literature regarding Morocco. Think tank assessments increasingly frame Morocco as a stabilising actor capable of bridging North Africa, the Sahel and the Atlantic space. A third dimension highlighted in American think tank literature concerns Morocco’s economic transformation and its growing role as a regional hub. For Morocco, meanwhile, the growing attention from American think tanks reflects recognition of the country’s long-term strategic choices: gradual economic modernisation, active diplomacy and a commitment to regional engagement.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 12, 2026 13:32 UTC