A few days after international condemnations followed the attacks targeting civilian sites in Smara, the Polisario Front is pushing back on both the political and media fronts. While denouncing what it describes as a coordinated campaign orchestrated by Western powers, the Front is carefully avoiding direct criticism of the United States, which initiated the diplomatic response following the attack.
Just like phosphates and religion, security and intelligence have become major pillars of Moroccan diplomacy. This strategic lever plays a significant role in strengthening the kingdom’s influence and supporting its successes on the international stage.