How should Morocco respond amid the U.S.-China rivalry?

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Relations between the United States and China transcend a simple partner–rival dichotomy. The intensification of economic interdependence and the proliferation of global and transnational challenges compel major powers to combine competition with cooperation. Within this evolving dynamic, the partners of these powers face increasing challenges in shaping their foreign-policy choices. As a strategic ally of the United States, Morocco’s equation consists of cooperating with China in areas where Washington and Beijing are not systemic rivals and which do not–either directly or indirectly–undermine U.S. hegemonic leadership, its capacity for influence, or the established international order. Should Morocco succeed in managing this delicate balance, it could emerge as a platform where the interests of the two global powers converge. Such a model could serve as a source of inspiration both for the major powers themselves and for their partners worldwide.