Where are we flying this summer?
Five topics, five PCNS destinations: Energy, Security & Defense, Economy, International Relations, and Society. This summer, we're trading itineraries for ideas: each stopover is a publication worth reading in the shade, each destination is a different lens on Africa and the Atlantic world. Passenger name? The author. Gate? The topic. Flight duration? Your reading time. Select a destination below to board.
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Boarding note:
The 2026 Iran conflict highlights the deep ties between energy and geopolitics. Centered on nuclear power, oil, and natural gas, the war illustrates how energy resources can both fuel and shape international tensions. Despite a ceasefire and diplomatic efforts, recent attacks show that the conflict remains unresolved, with significant implications for regional stability and global energy security.
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GATE II - SECURITY & DEFENSE
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Boarding note:
As tariffs, sanctions, critical resources, and infrastructure become increasingly used as strategic tools, economic security has emerged as a defining issue in international affairs. This paper explores the resurgence of economic warfare, its technological dimensions, and the implications of using economic power as a geopolitical instrument.
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Boarding note:
Morocco has emerged as North Africa’s leading services economy, with IT, professional services, and logistics reaching levels of global value chain integration comparable to, and in some cases exceeding, those of the EU15. While the country has built a strong foundation for a knowledge-based economy, the next challenge is scaling these high-performing sectors to generate broader economic growth, innovation, and employment.
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GATE IV - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Boarding note:
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have made sovereignty a central objective through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Achieving that ambition, however, will require more than political will. Economic diversification, greater financial and monetary autonomy, and stronger regional security cooperation will be essential to reducing external dependence and building lasting stability.
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Boarding note:
Why do so few Moroccan women participate in the labor market? Drawing on census data and advanced econometric analysis, this paper shows that individual factors, particularly education, marital status, motherhood, and age, play a decisive role. Higher education emerges as the strongest driver of women’s economic participation, highlighting the need for policies that expand educational opportunities, improve access to childcare, promote formal employment, and strengthen legal protections.
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PCNS PRESS RELATIONS CONTACT
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Hasnaa Tadili | Press Relations Manager | h.tadili@policycenter.ma | +212 668 116 069
Alae Jellal | Jr. Program Officer | a.jellal@policycenter.ma | + 212 666 250 958
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