Merouan Mekouar

Prof. Merouan Mekouar holds dual roles as an Associate at the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies (since 2021) and an Associate Professor at York University’s Department of Social Science (since 2018). He earned his BA from Université de Montréal, and MA/PhD from McGill University. His research focuses on transnational diffusion of policing doctrines between Europe and the Maghreb, and new authoritarian practices in the MENA region. He specializes in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, contributing to the GIGA’s Accountability and Participation research program. Contact: mmekouar@yorku.ca.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts: Université de Montréal
• Master of Arts: McGill University
• Doctor of Philosophy: McGill University

Research Interests:
Explores authoritarian governance adaptations in the MENA region through comparative analyses of policing strategies and elite dynamics. Recent work highlights Morocco’s political co-optation mechanisms and transnational policy exchanges. Utilizes mixed-methods approaches to analyze regime resilience and societal responses to authoritarianism.

Publications:
Focuses on Moroccan political dynamics and regional security issues, with articles in peer-reviewed journals and prominent media outlets like the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage blog.

Advising & Grants:
No explicit student advisees listed. Grants information not provided in available texts.