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Lucas Philippe of France elected as Interpol president

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has elected Lucas Philippe, a senior French police official, as its new president. The election took place during the 91st General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, on Thursday. Philippe will succeed Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who has held the position......

Return of the nuclear specter: between threats, deployments, and silences

Geopolitical tensions between major powers are rising alarmingly, accompanied by renewed emphasis on nuclear deterrence. In this climate of growing rivalry, The Washington Post published a detailed report on the current state of the world’s nuclear arsenals, their geographic distribution, and the......

France seeks extradition of drug trafficking suspect arrested in Marrakech

On Saturday, June 14, Marrakech police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested a French national of Malian origin wanted on an international warrant issued by French judicial authorities. According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN),......

Morocco's Claim for a Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council: A Strong Case for Africa

Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has reiterated his country's strong qualifications to represent Africa as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. In a recent statement to the Moroccan news agency MAP, Hilale emphasized that Morocco’s......

US-Morocco Security Alliance: A Blueprint for Regional, Global Security

In 2023, Morocco made significant strides in contributing to global security, particularly in the fight against terrorism. The country’s arrest of 56 individuals involved in terrorist activities, many with links to ISIS, showcased its pivotal role in counterterrorism efforts. The US, in its 2023......

Morocco and Belgium Strengthen Counterterrorism Cooperation

Morocco has long been recognized as a key player in global peace and security efforts, and its commitment to combating terrorism remains at the forefront of international cooperation. On this front, Abdellatif Hammouchi, head of Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security and Territorial......

US Arms Control Official Heads to Morocco for Global Conference on AI in Chemical Weapons Prevention

US Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Mallory Stewart, is visiting Morocco through October 24 to participate in a groundbreaking conference examining artificial intelligence's role in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence......