Adopted on October 31, 2025, UN Security Council Resolution 2797 could redefine the Western Sahara conflict, according to a report by academic David Alvarado. This resolution, backed by the United States and marked by the abstention of Russia and China, strengthens Morocco's position on the international stage while further isolating the Polisario and Algeria.
The return of Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps, the scope of diplomatic powers, the procedures for appointing the head of the autonomous government, and the management of natural resources in the Saharan provinces have emerged as the main points of disagreement raised by the Polisario Front and Algeria during the U.S.-initiated discussions.