North Africa

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The Middle East Program examines emerging trends and developments in North Africa.

North Africa is a remarkable microcosm of the opportunities and challenges for U.S. policy in the Middle East, from forward-leaning, reforming nations like Morocco to former “rogues” like Libya and lingering authoritarian modernizers like Tunisia. Since September 11 the depth of U.S. engagement with the five states of the region (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania) has transformed dramatically, presenting new opportunities for the United States and the region.

North Africa Security Conferences
CSIS convenes leading North Africa experts and scholars to discuss strategic trends in the region.
Maghreb Roundtable
The Maghreb Roundtable series addressed key emerging issues and created a community of interest in this region.