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Keywords: Geopolitics


EU seeks Moroccan leverage to repair fractured Sahel ties

The European Union is turning to Morocco to restore its strained ties with Sahel countries. This diplomatic shift was highlighted during the recent visit of EU Special Representative João Cravinho to Rabat. Cravinho held talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, emphasizing the importance......

Algeria's President admits to pressuring Spain on Sahara

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has openly acknowledged that his government has been applying financial pressure on Spain to withdraw its support for Morocco's claim over Sahara. In a meeting held on Friday, Tebboune stated, “Spain had made a mistake, and today it has corrected it,”......

The perils of diplomatic stubbornness: A cautionary tale

Diplomatic stubbornness, characterized by a blend of blind pride and impotence, can prove fatal. This article explores how such obstinacy can lead to sudden diplomatic failures, drawing parallels from both cinema and real-world political dynamics. In the 1984 Egyptian film وحدة بوحدة ("You......

Strategic energy shifts and global power struggles

Miguel Golmayo, a naval captain and expert in both energy and military intelligence, has released his second book La fiebre del oro verde: geopolítica de las energías renovables (The Green Gold Rush: Geopolitics of Renewable Energy), following the success of his first work on hydrocarbons.......

Zapatero's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan highlights regional dynamics

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has expressed strong support for Morocco's autonomy proposal for Sahara in his latest book, La solución pacífica (The Peaceful Solution). In this geopolitical analysis, he draws comparisons between the plan and......

Algeria and Iran's Covert Operations: Unraveling the Destabilization of the Region

Recent reports have reignited concerns regarding Algeria's collaboration with Iran, particularly through the Polisario Front, to destabilize not only Morocco but also Syria. A new investigation by the Washington Post exposes the extensive ties between Algiers and Iran-backed Hezbollah, revealing......

U.S. reaffirms support for Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara

In a significant geopolitical affirmation, the United States has reiterated its support for Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara, echoing the position initially communicated by former President Donald Trump to King Mohammed VI. This reaffirmation highlights a stable commitment towards a key player in......

Nigeria and Morocco: Navigating Complex Geopolitical Dynamics

The intricate relationship between Nigeria and Morocco highlights their significant roles within the African geopolitical landscape, particularly in the context of the African-Atlantic gas pipeline and other collaborative ventures. In his memoirs, former Nigerian President Ibrahim B. Babangida offers......

Morocco halts sand extraction near Algerian border amid escalating tensions

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has suspended sand extraction operations in the “Zone Zero” region along its northeastern border with Algeria, citing concerns that the activities have disrupted natural border markers. The decision, reported by local media, underscores the ongoing sensitivity......