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  • Old Rivals, New Alignments in North Africa

    September 24, 2026

    Alistair Taylor, Matthew Czekaj

    Defense and Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Regional International Politics, US Policy in the Middle East, Algeria, Morocco, North Africa

    Algeria and Morocco have long been at odds, but recent diplomatic moves may signal a widening geopolitical split in North Africa. Hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Intissar Fakir to unpack Algeria’s decision to sever diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and Morocco’s warming relations with both the UAE and Israel. They also explore linkages between these diplomatic shifts and the Western Sahara conflict, Moroccan domestic concerns, particularly in light of this week’s elections, as well as broader regional stability.

    Read Intissar’s latest article on the Moroccan elections here.

    Recorded on September 23, 2026.

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