A US-brokered Morocco–Algeria deal could redefine Maghreb cooperation

Analysts see the latest UN resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan as an opening for a U.S.-brokered Morocco–Algeria reconciliation that could stabilize North Africa through energy, security, and migration cooperation. A Middle East Institute researcher argues that linking political dialogue to regional integration could «turn competition into coexistence» and transform Algeria from a regional spoiler into a viable partner.

Low prospects for Morocco-Algeria relations, fueled by arms race and aggressive posturing

Prospects for improved Morocco-Algeria relations are slim, with tensions escalating over the Western Sahara issue, according to Oxford Analytica. The firm also highlights the potential for increased conflict due to military spending, aggressive rhetoric, and the involvement of the Polisario Front.