Soft power rivalry in the Maghreb
When a Moroccan chef calls couscous “as Moroccan as the Atlas Mountains,” an Algerian rival is quick to declare it
General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited Morocco this week for meetings with Moroccan defense officials and military leaders, according to press release from the U.S. Embassy in Rabat.
Langley visited the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces headquarters and praised the growing military partnership between the United States and Morocco: “The relationship between Morocco and U.S. Africa Command is solidified through years of collaboration and combined security efforts.” he said. “Morocco has been a host to major U.S. military exercises, including exercises like African Lion, the largest joint military exercise in Africa.”
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