| ID | 114942 |
| Title Proper | Tipping the balance towards intra-Maghreb unity in light of the Arab Spring |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zoubir, Yahia H |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the late 1980s, prospects for Maghreb integration were high; the process of integration reflected the aspirations of Maghreb states and societies. However, analysis shows that the process was merely a response to internal and external events of that period, namely, economic difficulties, 'fortress Europe', and the rise of radical Islamism. Following the Arab Spring, incessant calls for unity have re-emerged. Once again, these calls for unity, after a long period of tense relations, especially between Algeria and Morocco, have resulted from internal and external constraints. The threats to the incumbent regimes and/or the insecurity prevailing domestically and at the borders have compelled the Maghreb states to seek greater cooperation to overcome the hardships with which they are faced. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 47, No.3; Sep 2012: p.83-99 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 47, No.3; Sep 2012: p.83-99 |
| Key Words | Arab Maghreb Union ; Arab Spring ; Maghreb Cooperation ; Regional Integration |