Tag: Western Sahara

Morocco is an essential regional player on which the U.S. relies to maintain its interests in the region, ensure regional stability, and fight against terrorism and extremism.

The Trump administration considers the Moroccan compromise of extended autonomy for the Sahara serious and credible and that it can constitute a solid basis for negotiations and permanent peace.

The U.S. has brokered a 'historic' deal between Morocco and Israel. But what stance will President-elect Joe Biden take, and what will become of the deal come January?

The United States has recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. This concession has worked to set the stage for the negotiated agreement by Washington between Israel and Morocco for the establishment of diplomatic relations.

American recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over its Sahara and the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel could have lasting benefits for the cause of peace in North Africa and the Middle East.

I firmly reject the Trump administration’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over occupied Western Sahara.

A 'new official' map of Morocco.