The Emergence of Nationalist Politics in Morocco: The Rise of the Independence Party and the Struggle Against Colonialism after World War II (International Library of Political Studies)

The end of World War II intensified Morocco's nationalist struggle against French colonial rule, with the establishment of the Istiqlal ('independence') party and the Moroccan Sultan's emergence as a national leader. In this book, Daniel Zisenwine charts the rise of Morocco's leading nationalist party, and illustrates the weakness of Moroccan political parties at the outset of the anti-colonial struggle. While Morocco today faces formidable challenges, its political system remains profoundly influenced by the events charted in this book. Drawing from a wide range of previously unpublished sources, Daniel Zisenwine presents the background to the Istiqlal’s establishment, its initial actions and demands, and an extensive discussion of its social activities aimed at mobilizing the Moroccan public during the anti-colonial struggle. The End Of World War Ii Intensified Morocco's Nationalist Struggle Against French Colonial Rule, With The Establishment Of The Istiqlal (independence) Party And The Moroccan Sultan's Emergence As A National Leader. These Developments, However, Were Not A Linear Process That Ended With The Party Securing A Prominent Political Position. The Emergence Of Nationalist Politics In Morocco Presents A Far More Turbulent Portrayal, With Its Detailed Account Of The Istiqlal's Emergence In The 1940s. It Provides An In-depth Study Of The Rise Of Morocco's Leading Nationalist Party, Along With A Focus On The Weakness Of Moroccan Political Parties, Evident Already In The Early Years Of The Struggle Against French Colonialism. Drawing On A Wide Range Of Previously Unpublished Moroccan, French And American Sources, Daniel Zisenwine Presents The Background To The Party's Establishment, Its Initial Actions And Demands, And An Extensive Discussion Of Its Social Activities Aimed At Mobilizing The Moroccan Public In The Anti-colonial Struggle. Combining A Social And Political History Of The Istiqlal, He Examines The Party's Relatioship With The Moroccan Sultan And Analyzes The Moroccan Monarchy's Position. The Book's Later Chapters Focus On The French Decision To Exile The Moroccan Sultan In 1953, In An Effort, In An Effort To Quell The Rising Nationalist Sentiment. This Event Was A Turning Point In Moroccan Nationalist Politics, Unleashing Widespread Public Anger. By That Time, The Istiqlal Had Emerged As The Leading Nationalist Political Organization, But Remained Subordinate To The Monarchy's Leadership, Even As It Continued To Shape Moroccan Politics.. The Emergence Of Nationalist Politics In Morocco Offers New Insights On The Roots Of Contemporary Morocco's Peculiar Political Tradition, Which Underscores The Monarchy's Centrality. It Offers Answers And Approaches To Scholars, Students, And The General Reader Interested In International Politics, The Maghreb, And Particularly The Inner Workings Of This Pivotal North-african Kingdom.--book Jacket. Daniel Zisenwine. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 249-253) And Index. Cover Contents Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Nationalist Movement in French Morocco during the Second World War Moroccan Nationalism in the 1930s Moroccan Nationalism during the Second World War Moroccan Nationalism at the End of the Second World War: Embracing the Idea of Independence 2. The Establishment of the Istiqlal Party and the 1944 Riots Revival of Moroccan Nationalism and Establishment of Istiqlal Istiqlal's Manifesto The 1944 Riots 3. The Istiqlal Party in the Aftermath of the 1944 Riots The Aftermath of the 1944 Riots The French Reform Initiative and the Resumption of Party Activity 4. Istiqlal's Social Initiatives Towards New Activities The Party's Social Activities and their Meaning 5. Istiqlal and the Sultan: The Rise of a National Leader The Sultan's Relations with the French Residency Relations between Sidi Mohammed and his Subjects The Sultan's Relations with the Nationalist Movement and Istiqlal 6. Labonne's Reform Policies and their Influence on Istiqlal Background and Reaction to Labonne's Appointment Labonne's Policies: Release of Imprisoned Istiqlal Leaders Labonne's First Reform Plans and their Impact on the Political System 7. The Sultan's Visit to Tangier and its Impact on the Emergence of Istiqlal Tangier in the Precolonial and Colonial Eras Istiqlal's Position on Tangier The Sultan's Visit In Anticipation of the Sultan's Visit Impact of the Sultan's Visit on French Policy and on Istiqlal 8. An Intensified Nationalist Struggle: The Crisis of 1950-51 Istiqlal's Involvement with the Working Class New Istiqlal Personalities: The Rise of Mehdi Ben Barka The Sultan's Deteriorating Relations with the Residency: The 1950-51 Crisis and its impact on Istiqlal 9. Turning Point of the Nationalist Struggle: The Deposition of the Sultan Increased Tension between the Residency, Monarchy and Istiqlal The Year 1953: The Sultan's Deposition Istiqlal's Reaction to the Sultan's Deposition Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index "For more than two centuries following its formation in 1581, the Levant Company enjoyed a monopoly of British trade with the Ottoman Empire and provided Britain's diplomatic representation at the Sultan's court and throughout the Ottoman territories. Rather than focusing on 'the Turkey trade' itself, or on the merchants who engaged in it, Christine Laidlaw examines the supporting cast of Britons - officials, clergymen, physicians and accompanying family members - who lived and worked alongside the merchants at the Company's three principal trading posts at Istanbul, Izmir and Aleppo during the eighteenth century. This unique perspective will be invaluable for historians of the eighteenth century and the Ottoman Empire."--Bloomsbury publishing.