North Africa, Colonialism and the EU

This book explains the postcolonial nationalism theory of Morocco focusing on the nation’s membership application to the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1987 through the initiatives of King Hassan II. The project examines why states, such as Morocco,

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North Africa, Colonialism and the EU

Volkan Ipek

North Africa, Colonialism and the EU

Volkan Ipek Yeditepe University Kayısdagi Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey

ISBN 978-3-030-29588-2    ISBN 978-3-030-29589-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29589-9 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover pattern © Harvey Loake This Palgrave Pivot imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Acknowledgments

The publication of this book would not have been possible without the contribution, endless support and encouragement of many institutions and individuals. First and foremost, I am grateful for the assistance provided to me by the officers at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Archives in Nantes, the National Library of Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat and the street book vendors of Rabat and Casablanca. Furthermore, I would like to thank all interviewees who shared their competence and time to answer my questions. It is also my pleasure to thank my editors, Sylvia Zeybekoğlu and Bob Savage, for their grammatical and corrections and copyediting services. Moreover, I would like to extend my appreciation to my PhD supervisors, Professor Alev Çınar, Associate Professor Jack Kalpakian, Associate Professor Jeremy Salt, Associate Professor Ioannis Grigoriadis and Associate Professor Aslı Çırakman. I could never have written this book without their insights and academic contributions. Special gratitude goes to Ayşe Alibeyoğlu, who always believed that I would finish this book successfully. It would have never been completed without her delicate support. Associate Professor Mehtap Kacar also deserves great thanks too, because she stood by me during the wh