{"id":2309,"date":"2024-10-29T14:37:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T14:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/?p=2309"},"modified":"2024-10-29T14:37:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T14:37:21","slug":"idriss-kassouri-can-france-overcome-deep-state-agendas-to-forge-a-genuine-strategic-partnership-with-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatique.ma\/en\/idriss-kassouri-can-france-overcome-deep-state-agendas-to-forge-a-genuine-strategic-partnership-with-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Idriss Kassouri: Can France Overcome Deep State Agendas to Forge a Genuine Strategic Partnership with Morocco?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a lengthy Facebook post, academic Idriss Kassouri examines Franco-Moroccan relations, suggesting that the core issue extends beyond President Emmanuel Macron\u2019s visit, focusing instead on the maneuvers of the French \u201cdeep state,\u201d particularly intelligence agencies, which he views as adopting a hostile stance toward Morocco&#8217;s historical and political rights.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x6ikm8r x10wlt62\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdriss.kassouri.7%2Fposts%2Fpfbid03K8BatjFiySGdHq2EYeu8639NaCYDJ66HfcsQXPzKEtkZ6oYjU7v3zNYPZMCARnzl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Far from mere diplomatic courtesies, Kassouri\u2019s post raises questions about whether France is capable of changing its policy towards Morocco and redefining the relationship based on mutual respect and genuine strategic partnership.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>An Issue with the &#8220;Deep State,&#8221; Not Macron Himself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kassouri asserts that Morocco\u2019s problem with France is not about Macron personally but lies within the French deep state, led primarily by intelligence agencies. He accuses these agencies of hindering Morocco\u2019s progress and sabotaging its African partnerships by supporting Algeria.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The question remains: Can Macron genuinely steer French policy toward a more respectful approach, or will his efforts be hindered by these institutions?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Role of French Intelligence in Damaging Relations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kassouri adds that French intelligence has taken antagonistic stances against Moroccan intelligence, particularly against Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director of National Security, and Yassine Mansouri, head of foreign intelligence. Kassouri views these accusations as attempts to damage Morocco\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Will France persist in this strategy, or will it take concrete steps toward sincere cooperation?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Influence of the African Situation on French Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kassouri also highlights the geopolitical changes in Africa, where France\u2019s withdrawal from several African nations has forced Paris to reassess its priorities. While France initially relied on Algeria, it appears that this gamble was doomed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Is this an opportunity for France to rebuild trust with Morocco, or merely a move to protect French interests in Africa?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mutual Trust and Future Prospects<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kassouri concludes that the future of Franco-Moroccan relations depends on France\u2019s ability to transcend its paternalistic view and treat Morocco as an equal partner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Will France finally recognize Morocco as an independent regional power? Will the relationship be founded on mutual respect of historical rights, or will it remain entangled in the influence games of the deep state?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>In Conclusion: Macron\u2019s Visit\u2026 Enough to Reassure Morocco?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kassouri believes that while Macron\u2019s visit may offer an encouraging signal, it is not sufficient to fully reassure Morocco.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Will France learn from history to build a relationship based on mutual respect, or will the shadow of the French deep state continue to obstruct real progress?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a lengthy Facebook post, academic Idriss Kassouri examines Franco-Moroccan relations, suggesting that the core issue extends beyond President Emmanuel Macron\u2019s visit, focusing instead on the maneuvers of the French \u201cdeep state,\u201d particularly intelligence agencies, which he views as adopting a hostile stance toward Morocco&#8217;s historical and political rights. 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