Morocco, the Kingdom of Unfinished Reforms

Expand King Mohammed VI of Morocco, seated between his son Prince Moulay Hassan (left) and his brother Prince Moulay Rachid (right), delivers a speech marking the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne, on July 29, 2019. © 2019 Palais royal marocain via AP It's the story of a well-meaning king who embarks on reforms, doesn't follow them through, and ends up falling in the same traps he wanted to eliminate. That's how Mohammed VI's 20-year reign, which came to an end on July 30, could be summarized. The man who started off as the "king of the poor,” modest and concerned about the destitute,…

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