Western Sahara, Crimea and Russia’s Interest in Morocco

A revanchist Russia, viewing North Africa as a gateway to expanded influence, has started positioning itself as a non-Western alternative for African states. Morocco plays an increasingly powerful role in Africa, with a modernized military, strategic geopolitical location and the fifth largest African GDP. Consequently, the EU and the US consider Morocco an important conduit between Europe and North Africa, collaborating with King Mohammed the VI on anti-terrorism, anti-trafficking, immigrati

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