Algeria’s Shifting Focus in Regional Tensions with Morocco
The relationship between Algeria and Morocco remains fraught with tension, marked by a history of disputes and mistrust. Recent developments suggest a shift in Algeria’s focus from southern Morocco to its northern regions, raising concerns about escalating regional instability. This shift comes after what some perceive as a failure of Algerian strategies in the south. While details remain scarce, this change in focus warrants closer examination.
The Western Sahara issue has long been a central point of contention between the two nations. Morocco asserts its sovereignty over the territory, while Algeria backs the Polisario Front, a separatist movement seeking independence for Western Sahara. This disagreement has fueled diplomatic standoffs, border closures, and even accusations of military post
