Morocco-Algeria: The case for ambitious reconciliation
Nov 06, 2025On October 31, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution centering Morocco’s autonomy plan as the basis for resolving the Western Sahara conflict. The UN vote and comments from United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff suggest President Donald Trump wants another headline foreign policy “peacemaking” win. But the opportunity for the Trump administration is bigger than just resolving the Western Sahara issue. It could unlock an opportunity for Morocco-Algeria reconciliation that could integrate the wider Maghreb economy, reduce migration into Europe, expand energy cooperation, and enable stronger Sahel counter-terrorism coordination.
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North Africa’s Power Shift: Renewable Energy Development and Energy Security
This in-depth report explores North Africa's complex renewable energy journey, highlighting the divergent paths taken in each of the five North African countries and the thematic realities and challenges each faces. Through detailed analysis of transition plans, renewable policies, and the intricate challenges of water scarcity and limited finances, this volume examines how the region can balance energy security with climate goals while addressing economic and social inequalities in an era of global transition.
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