The Israeli recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara has significant implications for Morocco’s stance on its national issue and bolsters the international consensus supporting Morocco’s efforts to resolve the long-standing conflict.
This recognition not only strengthens Morocco’s position on the Sahara issue but also isolates Algeria further on the regional and international stage.
For years, France presented itself as the sole international supporter of Morocco in the Security Council, reaping economic and geo-strategic benefits while countering Algerian separatist agendas funded by oil and gas revenues.
However, the American recognition of the Sahara’s Moroccanness exposed France’s opportunistic approach, as it neither openly declared support for Morocco nor endorsed Algeria’s secession thesis.
As more countries, including Israel, recognized the Moroccan Sahara, France lost its monopoly as the “sole international sponsor” of Morocco’s cause. T
he vision of Morocco’s leadership played a crucial role in securing support from influential countries worldwide, reducing reliance on French intervention.
France’s suspicion towards the growing Moroccan alliance in the southern Mediterranean and Africa is likely to increase, as the Israeli recognition opens doors for more investments and capital inflow into Morocco and its southern provinces.
While major European countries such as Germany, Spain, and others supported Morocco’s autonomy proposal, France remained hesitant, finding its influence in question as other nations back Morocco’s stance.
The recognition has also opened doors for potential investments in Morocco and its southern provinces, potentially strengthening the country’s economic and political position.
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