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ARAB SPRING: WHY IS MOROCCO DIFFERENT?

I. Krakorova, J. Osterreicher

First published: 2015https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2015/b21/s4.003View metrics

Abstract

Arab spring almost unaffected Morocco and as result are changes in its constitution, such as Berbers language recognition as an official, and official gender equality. Herein, some possible explanation of this result is presented. Significant factors are location on the margin of islamic world, relations with Europe, belief to join EU, and Berbers support of ruling King as well. Unique aspect of Moroccan King Mohammed VI as not only political leader, but also spiritual one. Finally, King Mohammed VI did not underestimated politic situation in comparison to Egyptian ruler Mubarak and Tunisian ruler Ben Ali.

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Title
ARAB SPRING: WHY IS MOROCCO DIFFERENT?
Authors
I. Krakorova, J. Osterreicher
Proceedings
2nd International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM2015, Book 2
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2015
Pages
Not available yet
SWS Citekey
KRAKOROVA2015a
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7105-46-9
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
Open official contents
Keywords
Arab SpringMoroccosocio-political changes
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