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Abstract — This article examines, in light of international law and United Nations practice, legally compliant pathways for resolving the Western Sahara question. After outlining the applicable framework ( UN Charter , GA Resolutions 1514 (XV) and 1541 (XV), the 1975 ICJ Advisory Opinion , the Territory’s non‑self‑governing status, and MINURSO ’s mandate), it situates Morocco ’s 2007 Autonomy Initiative and explains why, in its current form, it does not fully satisfy the requirements of free and genuine self‑determination. It then proposes alternatives compatible with international law: a UN‑supervised referendum offering all final‑status options; a transition package providing security and human‑rights guarantees; an interim resource‑governance regime based on the consent of the Sahrawi people ; and confidence‑building measures. The precedents of Namibia and Timor‑Leste are used to illustrate credible transitional architectures. 1) Introduction Western Sahara remains among the ...

In recent days, certain Moroccan media outlets, notably Hespress , have been working to revive the narrative of an alleged “Saudi mediation between Algeria and Morocco.” Cloaked in the language of goodwill and Arab brotherhood, this rhetoric seeks to burnish the image of a Moroccan regime weakened at home and diplomatically isolated abroad, while attempting to enlist Riyadh and Washington in legitimizing its occupation of Western Sahara. But Algerians have not forgotten. The story of “Saudi mediation” is nothing new. It was tried before, in the late 1980s—and Algeria drew bitter lessons from it. The 1980s: A Biased Mediation and Its Consequences In the late 1980s, under Riyadh’s auspices, Algiers and Rabat resumed dialogue after a period of tension. True to its tradition of Maghreb solidarity, Algeria agreed to reopen its borders in 1988 and launch large-scale economic cooperation, notably by commissioning the gas pipeline linking Algeria to Europe via Morocco—a gesture of trust and...

Algeria has reportedly finalized a landmark defense agreement with Russia for the acquisition of the Su-57 fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter, marking one of the most significant military procurements in North Africa’s modern history. Valued at approximately $1.6 billion, the deal includes not only the aircraft themselves but also a comprehensive package of advanced weapons systems, spare parts, electronic warfare modules, and extensive training programs for pilots and maintenance crews. A Comprehensive Combat Package According to defense industry reports, the contract encompasses a sophisticated arsenal designed to maximize the operational potential of the Su-57 fleet. The weapons package is said to include: R-37M Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAMs), capable of engaging targets at ranges exceeding 300 km, providing Algeria with a decisive advantage in long-range interception. R-77M Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (MRAAMs) for flexible engagement across multiple ...

Since October 7, the world has watched — some in silence, others in complicity — one of the darkest chapters of our modern era unfold. Gaza has been bombed relentlessly; neighborhoods reduced to dust, hospitals destroyed, children pulled lifeless from the rubble. And yet, in Western capitals, the response has been chillingly muted. The universal principles so often invoked by the West have collapsed at the very moment they were needed most — when the victims were Palestinians. Morality, Measured by Interest From the very first day, a single phrase dominated Western discourse: “Israel has the right to defend itself.” Since then, tens of thousands of civilians have been killed, entire families erased — yet the official narrative remains unchanged: a justified response. But what if the roles were reversed? What if another state inflicted even a fraction of these atrocities on a Western population? The word “genocide” would echo across every news channel, the machinery of international jus...

At a time when the Maghreb is experiencing a reconfiguration of regional balances due to Sahelian developments and international rivalries, the joint military exercises between France and Morocco, named “Chergui”, have sparked a strong reaction in Algiers. While officially presented as routine exercises aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and interoperability, their context, location, and naming suggest a far deeper political and strategic significance. Conducted in Morocco’s eastern region, near the Algerian border, these maneuvers convey multiple messages: one political to Algeria, one geostrategic regarding France’s repositioning in North Africa, and a symbolic message about Morocco’s role as a preferred Western security partner. This article offers a geopolitical and geostrategic reading of these maneuvers, analyzing their background, their implicit objectives, and their regional implications. I. The Geopolitical Framework: A Fragmented Maghreb and Shifting Alliances 1....

The images emerging from Bamako over the past 24 hours are striking — empty streets, long lines before shuttered petrol stations, silent motorcycles, and weary faces drained by heat and frustration. The city feels suspended, as if the country itself were holding its breath. Behind the military authorities’ silence lies an undeniable truth: the fuel shortage is worsening, day after day, exposing the deep incapacity of the junta that has seized power to guarantee the supply of one of the country’s most vital resources — fuel — essential to both the economy and daily life. A Country Held Hostage by Its Leaders Who could have imagined that in 2025, traveling just 20 kilometers outside Bamako could cost one’s life? Such is the tragic reality of a nation taken hostage by a military leadership trapped in propaganda and denial, entirely detached from the suffering of its people. There is no security, no electricity, no fuel — and soon, perhaps, not even enough food, in a country that depends ...