Między Marokiem a Algierią

Between Morocco and Algeria: Mauritania the question of Western Sahara Following change government election a new president, makes it clear that hopes to resolve issue Sahara, which has divided Algeria since mid-1970s still poses serious problem Mauritanian foreign policy. in this dispute is between proverbial rock hard place, trying not come into conflict with any powerful neighbors, each whom aspires role leader region. The also casts shadow on regional cooperation within Arab Maghreb Union, which, if functioned, could greatly help economic development region, especially important for economically weakest Mauritania. Over last few years, Nouakchott maintained position so-called “positive neutrality” irritated authorities Rabat created tense political relations Morocco. current striving more active process resolving Saharan seems be largely dictated by internal situation its troubles related social protests demanding changes at top government. been greatest ally Polisario Front Sahrawi cause so far. It without significance Morocco, after years absence, returned African Union – move, definitely strengthened Morocco’s among countries continent.