The Moroccan ‘Exception’ The Moroccan ‘Exception’
The king says his realm is a beacon of liberalism, but the people demand bread, and roses too.
Aug 24, 2011 / Feature / Laila Lalami
Frankfurt Shootings: The Making of a Terrorist? Frankfurt Shootings: The Making of a Terrorist?
What the debate over terrorists seems to miss is the personal dimension: personal failures and personal grievances of the lone gunmen.
Mar 3, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Arab Uprisings and American Intervention Arab Uprisings and American Intervention
The young people protesting in Arab capitals right now want a meaningful break with the status quo and, in many ways, that means a break from American support.
Mar 2, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi
A Moroccan single mother has earned the sad distinction of being the first Arab woman to commit political self-immolation.
Feb 27, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Who’s Responsible for the Arab Uprisings? A Non-Exhaustive List Who’s Responsible for the Arab Uprisings? A Non-Exhaustive List
I don’t know about you, but I’m having a hard time keeping track of who is responsible for the Arab uprisings.
Feb 25, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update
Two days ago, thousands of young people held street protests throughout Morocco to demand constitutional reforms. What's next?
Feb 22, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity
A new generation of Moroccans wants dignity—and that is only possible in a true democracy.
Feb 20, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Arab Uprisings: What the February 20 Protests Tell Us About Morocco Arab Uprisings: What the February 20 Protests Tell Us About Morocco
Morocco, long considered one of the most stable Arab countries, is not immune to the unrest sweeping the region.
Feb 17, 2011 / Laila Lalami
The Attack on Lara Logan: War of the Words The Attack on Lara Logan: War of the Words
In the mounting rhetoric, what is getting lost is the fact that a reporter has been sexually assaulted.
Feb 16, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Winter of Discontent Winter of Discontent
Egypt's future looks uncertain. What is certain is if Obama sides with a repressive regime, feared extremism will become reality.
Feb 3, 2011 / Laila Lalami