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Surrendering the Sahara, Part II:
Bigger Players and Resource Riches

Carlos Perona Calvete August 8, 2022

Despite the wide economic gulf between them, Moroccan diplomacy has by far exceeded that of Spain—the size of an economy is not a determining factor in deciding a country’s importance to larger players.

Pathology of the French-Algerian Illness

Hélène de Lauzun July 30, 2022

The wound of Algeria was quickly closed without being disinfected, and has continued to rot slowly ever since. It has weakened the French body politic, made sicker by Macron’s intervention.

Surrendering the Sahara
Part I: Morocco on the March and Spain’s Socialists Surrender

Carlos Perona Calvete July 25, 2022

In a remarkable break with its historic policy, reflecting either incompetence or deliberate national sabotage, the Spanish government has accepted Moroccan designs over the Western Sahara.

Spain Braces for Wave of Illegal Migration from Algerian Coast

Carlos Perona Calvete July 19, 2022

The operations of human traffickers operating in Algeria is particularly concerning given that the migration flux they facilitate originates in areas of high-risk for Islamist, Salafi radicalization.

Spain’s Geopolitical Subordinationism:
Reflections on the NATO Summit in Madrid

Carlos Perona Calvete July 5, 2022

Strong U.S.-Moroccan relations make it difficult for Spain to gain clear assurances from NATO concerning the security of its north African territories. Insofar as these continue to be treated as a bargaining chip, subject to Morocco’s discretion, Spanish political elites are likely to offer concessions in other areas.

Thousands of African Migrants Storm Spanish Border; 23 Dead and 140 Officers Injured

David Boos June 28, 2022

Thousands of sub-Saharan African migrants, most of whom appeared to be military-aged males, stormed the land border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla in the early hours of Friday morning, in what was the deadliest illegal border-crossing ever recorded at Melilla.

Algeria Breaks with Spain

Carlos Perona Calvete June 11, 2022

Algeria breaks its 2002 Treaty of Friendship with Spain over the Spanish government’s decision to recognize Moroccan designs on the Western Sahara.

Italy Signs Energy Deal with Algeria

Carlos Perona Calvete April 16, 2022

Italy’s energy infrastructure is not only relevant to its domestic consumption, but to all of Europe, being a key potential entry-point for the EU to receive north African energy, including hydrogen.

Tag: Algeria

Surrendering the Sahara, Part II:
Bigger Players and Resource Riches

Pathology of the French-Algerian Illness

Surrendering the Sahara
Part I: Morocco on the March and Spain’s Socialists Surrender

Spain Braces for Wave of Illegal Migration from Algerian Coast

Spain’s Geopolitical Subordinationism:
Reflections on the NATO Summit in Madrid

Thousands of African Migrants Storm Spanish Border; 23 Dead and 140 Officers Injured

Algeria Breaks with Spain

Italy Signs Energy Deal with Algeria

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