Has Algeria Reconsidered its Stance on Western Sahara After Biden’s Presidency?
The complex and often tense relationship between Algeria and Morocco, particularly concerning the disputed territory of Western Sahara, has been a focal point of North African geopolitics for decades. With shifting international alliances and evolving political landscapes, the question arises: has Algeria re-evaluated its position on Western Sahara, especially following the Biden administration’s policies?
While Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune congratulated then President-elect Donald Trump in 2016, hoping to strengthen bilateral relations, the subsequent years have seen a continuation of Algeria’s support for the Polisario Front, the Sahrawi independence movement. This unwavering stance, despite the changing tides of international opinion, begs further examination.
The core issue lies in the differing perspectives on Western Sahara’s sovereignty. Morocco claims the territory as an integral part of its kingdom, pointing to historical ties and offering an autonomy plan
