Keywords: International Relations


Morocco After MINURSO: The Autonomy Initiative Takes Centre Stage in a New Diplomatic Phase

Morocco is preparing for a new chapter in its diplomatic strategy following the latest developments at the United Nations, with its autonomy initiative emerging as the central reference point for any future political discussions. The end of the United Nations mission's mandate has brought renewed......

British MP Andrew Murrison: Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Is the Only Option on the Table

British Member of Parliament Andrew Murrison has voiced strong support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, describing it as the only viable proposal currently available to move forward with a political settlement. Speaking to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) on Saturday, Murrison argued that all parties......

Ahmed Aboutaleb: Former Rotterdam Mayor Questions the Continued Role of MINURSO

Former Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb has called into question the continued relevance of the United Nations Mission (MINURSO), arguing that developments surrounding the political process and growing international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative warrant reconsideration of the mission’s......

UN Security Council Vote: Portuguese MP Paulo Neves Highlights Growing Support for Morocco

Portuguese Member of Parliament Paulo Neves has described the latest vote at the United Nations Security Council as an indication of increasing international support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, highlighting what he considers an important shift in diplomatic positions surrounding the longstanding......

Moroccan Sahara: Nasser Bourita Explains the Implications of the End of MINURSO's Mandate

Morocco does not plan to expel members of the United Nations Mission for the Organization of a Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) following the expiration of its mandate on October 31, 2026. In a special interview broadcast on Saturday night on 2M, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation,......

Moroccan Sahara: Nasser Bourita Views Russian Veto as a Strategic Opportunity

Morocco has chosen to view Russia's position on the American resolution proposal regarding the Moroccan Sahara as a strategic opportunity rather than a threat to be avoided at all costs. This was explained by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad,......

MINURSO Mandate Decision: Expert Highlights Growing International Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative

The latest developments surrounding the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) have reignited discussions over the future framework for resolving the regional dispute, with Moroccan-American academic Mohamed Daadaoui describing the decision not to renew the mission’s......

MINURSO Mandate Debate: Christophe Boutin Highlights Growing Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

The latest developments at the United Nations Security Council over the MINURSO mandate have renewed attention on Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a proposed framework for resolving the regional dispute. French political scientist and academic Christophe Boutin considers the outcome a significant......

UN Security Council: Liberia Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal for a Lasting Political Solution

Liberia has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty as a framework for reaching a lasting political solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, during discussions at the United Nations Security Council on Friday. The position was expressed......