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Alternative Worlds at the 2013 Social Forum in TunisFrances Hasso describes her experiences at the recent WSF, highlighting its value as a “discursive and symbolic space” to explore alternatives to neoliberalism, patriarchy, and conflict.
Le Sahara, l’identité et l’africanité dans la littérature francophone du Sud-est: Moha Souag s’exprimeBrahim el Guabli interviews Moha Souag about his body of francophone literature centering on the Sahara and identity.
Eye on the Libyan General National Congress: Sixth ReportJadaliyya reports on the Bokra Youth Organization and H20 Team’s evaluation of the actions of Libya’s General National Council.
من يكتب أدب الثورة؟Brahim El Guabli explores the crucial role of literature in articulating revolution.
New Texts Out Now: Chouki El Hamel, Black Morocco: A History of Slavery, Race, and IslamBrahim El Guabli interviews Chouki El Hamel about his recent book published by Cambridge University Press.
Trial by Error: Justice in Post-Qadhafi LibyaJadaliyya reports on the International Crisis Group’s findings regarding “Libya’s pervasive insecurity.”
Derrida and the Crisis of French ZionismAndrew Ryder explores Derrida’s experiences as a young Jewish boy living in colonial Algeria, and how these, and his relationship with Jean Genet, have affected his identity and work.
Beyond the Western Saharan DebateSamia Errazzouki highlights nuances in policy regarding the long standing and oft overlooked Western Sahara conflict.
Algeria: The Revolution to Come?Nedjib Sidi Moussa reviews Hocine Belalloufi’s book Democracy in Algeria: Reform or Revolution.
Mali: Security, Dialogue, and Meaningful ReformJadaliyya reports on the International Crisis Group’s recommendations on future actions in Mali.
Altérité, interculturalité et marginalité dans la littérature francophone marocaine : Entretien avec El Hassane Aït MohBrahim El Guabli interviews author Hassane Aït Moh about his experiences as a Moroccan writing in French and the themes of identity that surface in his literature.
Salafism in Tunisia: An Interview with a Member of Ansar al-ShariaFabio Merone describes the maturation and emergence of the Salafist movement in Tunisia in the last decade.
World Social Forum Highlights Shock Doctrine in TunisiaJordan Flaherty speaks with Samir Amin and other activists about the significance of holding the most recent WSF in Tunisia.
Wafa Ben Hassine on Social Media in Post-Ben Ali TunisiaJadaliyya interviews Tunisian net activist Wafa Ben Hassine about the changes in social media since the fall of Ben Ali.
François Hollande au Maroc : plutôt les affaires que les droits de l'hommeSalah Elyoubi presents French President Francois Hollande’s trip to Morocco as a poltiical venture rather than a show of support for human rights.
Morocco's Justice and Charity Party and the Left: A Critical ReflectionChawqui Lofti offers a complex critique of the position of the Moroccan Democratic Path Party’s suggested alliance with Al Adl Wal Ihsane.
Protests in Ouargla: Focusing on Job Creation in AlgeriaMahmoud Ourbah explains how the well-organized demonstrations in Ouragla indicate the need for greater emphasis on sustainable job creation. (Voyez l’article en français.)
Celebrating El Haqed’s Freedom: Soundtracking ResistanceHouda Abadi situates hip-hop in Morocco as part of the struggle for political rights.
!موريتانيا :الشعب يريد إسقاط النظامAhmed Jedou outlines the history of Mauritania’s 25 February movement.