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Morocco: Between Tradition and Modernity [51min]

Throughout its history the kingdom of Morocco has found itself at the crossing of numerous cultures. We'll explore how the people and government of Morocco are working to reconcile sometimes-conflicting goals and traditions, as well as the lingering dispute regarding the Western Sahara region. Guests: Robert Holley, President, Moroccan-American Center for Policy; Claire Spencer, Head, Middle East Program - Chatham House; I. William Zartman, Director, African Studies and Conflict Management - Johns Hopkins University.
Read entire article at VOA "Talk to America" 19 January 2006