Policy Briefs & Geopolitical Monitoring

Navigating the complexities of a fragmented global order requires precise intelligence and long-term vision. Our Policy Briefs examine the critical intersections of Moroccan sovereignty, regional stability, and international cooperation. Below, you will find our latest assessments on the challenges and opportunities facing the Kingdom in a changing world.

What’s next for Morocco after the UN Security Council vote on Resolution 2797?

What’s next for Morocco after the UN Security Council vote on Resolution 2797?

UN Resolution 2797 has explicitly designated Morocco’s autonomy plan as the sole basis for resolving the Sahara conflict. GGSF Policy Brief No. 07 analyzes the breakdown of the referendum option, the risks of "genuine autonomy," and the high-stakes American diplomacy driving the timeline.

Assessing Morocco’s Sports Strategy: Football as a Driving Force

Assessing Morocco’s Sports Strategy: Football as a Driving Force

From the 2022 World Cup semi-finals to the 2025 U-20 victory in Chile, Morocco has turned football into a geopolitical weapon. GGSF Policy Brief No. 06 breaks down the billions in infrastructure, the diplomatic alliances,…

Cybersecurity in Morocco: From a Wake-Up Call to a New Era of Digital Sovereignty

Cybersecurity in Morocco: From a Wake-Up Call to a New Era of Digital Sovereignty

The massive data breach at the CNSS was a wake-up call for Morocco. With the World Cup approaching, GGSF Policy Brief No. 05 analyzes how the Kingdom is militarizing its digital defense and why the…

Morocco’s Middle East Positioning: Balancing Gulf Partnerships and Regional Tensions

Morocco’s Middle East Positioning: Balancing Gulf Partnerships and Regional Tensions

With UAE investments hitting $30 billion and new defense deals on the horizon, Morocco is redefining its Middle East strategy. GGSF Policy Brief No. 04 explores how Rabat is balancing lucrative Gulf partnerships against the…

Unlocking the Sahel: Morocco’s Advance as Bridge-Builder and Agenda-Setter

Unlocking the Sahel: Morocco’s Advance as Bridge-Builder and Agenda-Setter

Morocco is redefining its role in the Sahel through a $25 billion gas pipeline and Atlantic port access, filling the void left by Western powers. Can Rabat's economic diplomacy outlast regional instability? GGSF Policy Brief…

Morocco’s Defense Modernization: Strategic Investments in Security

Morocco’s Defense Modernization: Strategic Investments in Security

Morocco’s receipt of AH-64 Apaches and the construction of a drone factory capable of producing 1,000 units annually mark a shift in North African security. Read the GGSF analysis on how the Kingdom is balancing…

Morocco Through Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in the WhiteHouse: Navigating the Trump Administration’s Second Term

Morocco Through Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in the WhiteHouse: Navigating the Trump Administration’s Second Term

In the annals of American political history, few chapters will be studied as intensely as the political resurrection of Donald Trump. From the