Following an initial article published in November on the Sahara issue, Christopher Ross comes back with another analysis. This stance comes at a time when Brahim Ghali's movement is under pressure from the Trump administration to engage in a framework of discussions based on the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco for Western Sahara.
During a pivotal visit to Morocco, Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and her Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita celebrated the deepening of bilateral relations, highlighting Finland's continued support for Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan. This visit underscores a robust partnership, with both countries committing to enhanced political and economic cooperation, as well as backing UN efforts for regional stability.
After confrontation comes negotiation. On key points of disagreement raised during the meetings in Madrid, compromises are beginning to take shape in the U.S.-hosted discussions on the Western Sahara issue.