France’s support for Morocco and its impact on regional dynamics

France's support for Morocco and its impact on regional dynamics

On Monday, 24 February 2025, French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne restated French support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara during a visit to Morocco to mend strained relations. The Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which began a “war of self-defense” in 2020 and seeks independence, claims the former Spanish colony, mostly under Moroccan administration. […]

Algeria-France tensions: How far-right influence shapes immigration policies

New orders of France’s far-right for Algerian migrants

The recent allegations by Algeria against the French government for allegedly bowing to “orders from the far right” in a disagreement over immigration can be construed as a sign of inflaming tensions. This falls within a bigger historical and political context of current immigration policies, regional sovereignty disputes, and colonial legacies. This result intends to […]