Amine Ayoub

Middle East Forum Fellow based in Morocco

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Mar 9, 2025, 12:36 PM

Qatar’s Dirty Money: How Doha Corrupts Democracies and Fuels Global Extremism

For years, Qatar has marketed itself as a modern, progressive Gulf state—a beacon of diplomacy, a bridge between East and West. But beneath this well-crafted image lies a reality far more sinister: a regime deeply entrenched in corruption, espionage,...

Mar 7, 2025, 9:40 PM

Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline: A Strategic Win for Africa and the United States

The Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline, a monumental infrastructure project spanning over 6,000 kilometers and set to serve 400 million people, is more than just a regional energy initiative—it’s a game-changer for Africa’s economic integration and global trade positioning. With U.S....

Feb 21, 2025, 8:35 PM

Could Morocco’s Religious Tolerance Be the Answer to the Chinese Uyghur Crisis?

The ongoing repression of Uyghur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region has been one of the gravest human rights crises of the 21st century. Reports from international organizations, investigative journalists, and testimonies from Uyghur survivors paint a grim picture of...

Feb 19, 2025, 7:13 AM

Hammouchi’s Arab Security Award: Morocco’s Key Role in Regional Stability

Morocco’s Director General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi’s recent win of the prestigious Arab Security Award is not just a personal milestone but a resounding affirmation of Morocco’s growing influence in global security. This...

Feb 17, 2025, 4:07 AM

Could an Agency Like DOGE Reshape Governance in the Arab World?

In a region long plagued by inefficient governments, systemic corruption, and widespread public distrust, the creation of an agency focused on government efficiency could offer a beacon of hope. Imagine a government body that, like DOGE (Department of Government...

Feb 14, 2025, 12:13 AM

Algeria’s Descent into Ruin: A Nation on the Brink

Algeria is a nation on the verge of collapse, ensnared in a web of corruption, economic stagnation, and an iron-fisted regime that prioritizes military power over the well-being of its people. Despite possessing vast natural resources, the country’s leadership...

Feb 6, 2025, 9:50 PM

Algeria’s Stance on Israel: Between Principle and Political Hypocrisy

Algeria has long maintained a hardline stance against normalizing relations with Israel, positioning itself as one of the few remaining Arab states that refuse to engage with the Jewish state until Palestinian statehood is achieved. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has...

Jan 31, 2025, 6:10 PM

Why Saudi Arabia Should Not Manage the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf

The Jerusalem Islamic Waqf, the religious trust overseeing Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, has been under Jordanian custodianship for decades. However, in recent years, discussions have surfaced regarding whether Saudi Arabia should take over its management....

Jan 23, 2025, 10:52 PM

How Saudi Arabia controls one of the Pillars of Islam

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) in Jeddah on March 20, 2024. Secretary of State Blinken, who landed in Jeddah earlier on March 20 on the first leg of a regional tour that was extended to include Israel, met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan before holding talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP) (Photo by EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The annual Hajj pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, an essential act of worship that every capable Muslim is obligated to perform at least once in their lifetime. It is a journey of immense spiritual significance,...

Jan 22, 2025, 10:43 PM

Did the Israeli authorities fail by letting a foreign terrorist inside Israel?

Members of Israeli security forces stand guard at the site of a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv on January 21, 2025. Three people were wounded in a stabbing attack on January 21 in Tel Aviv, including one seriously, and the attacker was killed, Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom said. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

On January 21, 2025, Tel Aviv was shaken by a stabbing attack that left four individuals wounded. The assailant, identified as 29-year-old Moroccan national Abdelaziz Kaddi, held a US green card and had entered Israel just three days prior...

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Amine Ayoub, a writing fellow with the Middle East Forum, is a policy analyst and writer based in Morocco.

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