U.S. Maintains Unchanged Stance on the Moroccan Sahara: Denial of Allegations and Highlighting Geopolitical Tensions with Iran

The U.S. State Department recently reiterated that the United States’ stance on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara remains “clear and consistent.” This confirmation follows former President Donald Trump’s declaration in December 2020, recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. The United States reaffirms unwavering support for the position on the Moroccan Sahara and warns against […]

Airpower superiority at heart of Morocco’s defense overhaul

In recent years, Morocco has been investing in upgrading its airpower capabilities amid rising threats in an unstable wider region. The country has emerged as a regional deterrent power and an exporter of stability as it reshapes its military doctrine around advanced aerial capabilities. This transformation is driven by strategic necessity and a clear ambition: […]

Algeria’s security erodes as political system crumbles

Algeria is bracing for tough times characterized by uncertainty at the security, economic and political levels. The country’s economy remains heavily dependent on hydrocarbon exports, which saw a sharp decline after the oil price plunge combined with an opaque regime whose living-dead president is leaving question marks over who really runs the country. The return […]