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The Moroccan press, in a wave of near‑triumphal euphoria, loudly hailed the message sent by former U.S. President Donald Trump to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the Throne Day celebrations. In this letter, the former occupant of the White House reaffirmed U.S. recognition of Morocco’s so‑called sovereignty over Western Sahara, first announced in December 2020. For Rabat, this reiteration was presented as yet another step toward the definitive normalization of its annexation and a sign of international validation. Yet behind this media and diplomatic commotion lies an inescapable truth: this message, however symbolic, alters nothing in the legal status of Western Sahara. The reality of international law—enshrined in United Nations resolutions and confirmed by the International Court of Justice—remains unchanged: Western Sahara is a non‑self‑governing territory, still awaiting the completion of its decolonization process. The illusion of sufficient recognition If recognition by a me...

Morocco proudly announces to the world its greatest “military achievement” yet: the promotion of Crown Prince Moulay Hassan to the rank of Colonel Staff Officer, before he has even blown out the candles on his twenty-second birthday. In armies that respect themselves, such a rank is earned only after half a lifetime of sweat, blood, and hard-earned experience. But in the King’s army, the process is much simpler: all one needs is to be heir to the throne, and the years are swept aside, the road shortened, and the gates of command thrown open—before one’s hands have even been dirtied by the dust of battle. 📜 In Professional Armies… A Colonel Staff Officer is Not Born, But Forged In France, the United States, Britain, Algeria, and elsewhere, the rank of Colonel Staff Officer is not gifted—it is seized after a long and arduous journey: The officer begins young as a lieutenant, learning how to read a map in the rain and how to sleep to the sound of gunfire. He becomes a captain after years...

In his traditional July 29 address marking the Throne Day, King Mohammed VI once again declared his wish to “extend a hand to Algeria” and “open a new chapter” between the two countries. It is a refrain we hear every year, a well-rehearsed ritual that clashes head-on with the ongoing hostile actions Morocco continues to take against Algeria. History Remembers… and Betrayal Repeats Itself Since Algeria’s independence in 1962, Morocco has proven that its promises collapse when confronted with its ambitions. Barely months after our liberation, the 1963 Sand War broke out, when the Moroccan army attempted to seize Tindouf and Béchar. Since then, violations have been constant: open support for separatist groups, security cooperation with foreign powers hostile to Algeria, and diplomatic and media campaigns aimed at tarnishing our nation’s image on the international stage. History is clear: those who betray you once will betray you again. The Kingdom of Cannabis… and Poisoned Borders Accordi...

Algerian-American relations are entering a new strategic phase, centered on energy cooperation and the development of vital natural resources. Three key sectors have drawn significant interest from U.S. officials: hydrocarbons, renewable energy, and mining resources. These areas are not only pillars of Algeria’s national sovereignty but also critical to global energy transition efforts and emerging geo-economic dynamics. A High-Level Visit with Strategic Significance The recent meeting in Algiers between Algeria’s Minister of State for Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies, Mr. Mohamed Arkab , and the U.S. President’s Senior Advisor for Africa, the Middle East, and Arab Affairs, Mr. Masad Boulos , marks an important step forward. The American envoy expressed strong interest in investing in three strategic sectors in Algeria: Hydrocarbons Renewable energy Exploitation of mining resources This is more than diplomatic nicety—it reflects a clear U.S. intention to deepen its economic footpr...

In a shifting global geopolitical and energy landscape, the relationship between Algeria and Italy stands out as a model of balanced cooperation between the northern and southern shores of the Mediterranean. The state visit of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Rome in July 2025 marked a pivotal moment, reaffirming the “exceptional nature” of this partnership and the shared ambition to deepen cooperation across multiple dimensions — economic, energy, political, and multilateral. 1. A Mediterranean Alliance Built on Mutual Trust Italy has described its relationship with Algeria as “exceptional,” portraying it as a model for international relations grounded in respect, sovereignty, and strategic complementarity. The two nations have shown clear alignment on key regional and global issues: • A joint commitment to the UN-led process for a political resolution of the Western Sahara conflict, • A call for an immediate cessation of Israeli aggression in Gaza, and unrestricted humanitarian acce...

What was presented as a triumph of diplomacy — a ceasefire between Iran and Israel — is, according to seasoned observers, a geopolitical trap meticulously crafted to serve Tel Aviv’s military and political interests. Far from being a genuine step toward peace, the truce orchestrated by the Trump administration came at a moment when the Israeli military, overwhelmed by the precision and effectiveness of Iranian strikes, was on the brink of collapse. A Ceasefire to Rescue the Israeli Army The timing of the ceasefire was no coincidence. It was enforced almost immediately after Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, in response to a limited American air raid targeting three Iranian nuclear sites. While the American narrative emphasized “de-escalation,” the real reason was far more strategic: Israel’s military was faltering. Israel’s much-hyped Iron Dome system had been saturated, ammunition stockpiles were critically low, and troop morale was crum...

On June 22, 2025, the United States launched a series of airstrikes against three Iranian sites allegedly linked to its nuclear program: Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. The operation, carried out by the U.S. Strategic Command, involved B-2 stealth bombers and GBU-57 bunker-buster munitions. President Donald Trump hailed the strikes as a “magnificent victory” that demonstrated the supremacy of American air power. However, Scott Ritter—a former United Nations weapons inspector and former U.S. military intelligence officer—sees the operation as more of a staged performance than a genuine military action. In a recent video, he harshly criticized what he described as a “military spectacle devoid of substance,” arguing that the strikes amounted to little more than “a made-for-TV performance” lacking strategic seriousness. Empty Targets, Hollow Symbolism According to Ritter’s assessment, most of the targeted sites were either devoid of equipment or had no remaining strategic infrastructure, due ...