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, that have been geographically beyond the classical European borders felt European in terms of self-identity. The author uses a comparative approach, studying Tunisia, Algeria, Malta, Cyprus, to postulate why these states have opted not to apply for EEC. This work brings a new approach to the Europe-Africa relations and revisits the concept of the European enlargement.

Discusses the Moroccan's self-identity, nationalism theory, and its relation with France Presents a postcolonial nationalism theory on Moroccan self-identity Revisits the concept of the European enlargement and explains why North African states were rejected

Autorentext

Volkan Ipek is Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Yeditepe University, Turkey.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to the King's European Morocco.- 2. Creation of Hybridity in Morocco: 1912-1925.- 3. Nullification of French Protectorate and Colonialism Impacts: 1956-1984.- 4. The King's European Morocco.- 5. Engagement with Europe: The Cases of Tunisia-Algeria-Malta-Cyprus-Turkey.- 6. Conclusion to the King's European Morocco.