Morocco and Algeria maintain strategic rivalry over borders and national projects
What happened
Morocco and Algeria remain locked in a strategic rivalry concerning borders and national projects. Morocco argues that parts of western Algeria historically belonged within a broader Moroccan sphere, while Algeria defends the colonial-era boundaries it inherited.
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Why it matters
The hostility between the two North African powers shapes regional energy routes and counterterrorism efforts. The conflict is relevant to US interests because Washington has deepened its alliance with Morocco over Western Sahara while still needing Algerian cooperation for European gas supply and Sahel security.
Morocco, Algeria, and UAE are experiencing regional tensions, leading to severed diplomatic ties and discussions on military cooperation.
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Who's involved
- MoroccoSovereign state involved in the strategic rivalry with Algeria
- AlgeriaSovereign state involved in the strategic rivalry with Morocco
- Western SaharaTerritory at the center of the border dispute
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Related events
- Algeria is balancing interests with major European countries and views French provocations as detrimental.
- The border crisis between Morocco and Ceuta is damaging relations with the European Union.
- Algeria uses Polisario to challenge Morocco's territorial integrity.
- A strategic partnership involving Morocco has been established, yielding benefits for both countries.
- The conflict over the territorial integrity of Sahara continues, marked by UN mission mandate non-renewal due to Algeria.