Change often unfolds not through dramatic shifts, but through the steady alignment of developments—diplomatic signals, regional dynamics, and evolving global priorities. From negotiation rooms to the peripheries of the region, a new rhythm is emerging—measured, deliberate, and increasingly acknowledged. On the question of the Moroccan Sahara, what once appeared immobile is entering a decisive phase. The Autonomy Plan, grounded in realism and compromise, stands today at the heart of a growing international convergence.

 

In this edition, we examine the contours of this evolving moment—across diplomacy, institutions, and geopolitics. From the complexities facing the UN process to the recalibration of American priorities, from Tunisia’s food security challenges to the strategic potential of the AfCFTA, one question guides our reflections: in a shifting global order, who has the foresight and determination to shape what comes next?
 

PUBLICATIONS

(FR) Moroccan Sahara: can the international consensus around the Autonomy Plan trigger a new UN dynamic?

 

Rida Lyammouri, Fadoua Ammari

 

Building on the growing momentum behind Morocco’s autonomy initiative, Rida Lyammouri and Fadoua Ammari argue that the time is ripe for a shift in the UN’s approach to the Sahara question. Drawing on an emerging diplomatic convergence—initiated by renewed U.S. support and now echoed by a majority of UN member states—they highlight the disconnect between this international alignment and the stagnation within the UN process. According to the authors, the current context offers a unique window to anchor the UN’s doctrine in realism and compromise, effectively moving beyond outdated paradigms. Can the UN transform this momentum into a renewed, actionable doctrine that reflects today’s geopolitical and institutional realities?... Read more

100 Days of Donald Trump

 

Marcus Vinicius de Freitas

 

In 100 Days of Donald Trump, Marcus Vinicius De Freitas contends that Trump's early presidency reflects not an anomaly but a recalibration of U.S. power in a multipolar world. Balancing populist domestic appeals with selective foreign disengagement, the administration exposes America’s struggle to sustain global primacy amid internal fragmentation. Can strategic pragmatism alone redefine U.S. leadership in this new era?... Read more

Achieving Food Security in Tunisia: What Prospects Lie Ahead? Challenges and Opportunities

 

Isabelle Tsakok

 

In Achieving Food Security in Tunisia, Isabelle Tsakok argues that political democracy must be anchored in economic transformation to be sustainable. With climate change worsening water scarcity and food insecurity, Tunisia faces a stark choice: reform its extractive institutions or risk deeper instability. Can inclusive, climate-resilient growth become the cornerstone of Tunisia’s food security strategy?... Read more

Book Review: The Sahara Conflict and International Law: Reviewing the Legal Debate from an Integrated Perspective

 

El Mostafa Rezrazi

 

Is self-determination an absolute principle in international law, or must it be reconciled with the imperatives of sovereignty and territorial integrity? In The Sahara Conflict and International Law, Professor Matsumoto Shoji delivers a rigorous and balanced legal assessment that challenges outdated interpretations of the conflict. Drawing on jus cogens norms and international jurisprudence, he highlights Morocco’s autonomy initiative as the only credible, serious, and realistic framework for a lasting political solution. Will the international community finally translate this legal clarity into concrete diplomatic progress?... Read more

MULTIMEDIA

(AR) Tuesday Talk: Is the United Nations Closer to a Final Resolution on the Sahara Issue?

 

The widening international consensus—led by the U.S.—in favor of Morocco’s autonomy initiative confirms its status as the only serious, credible, and realistic basis for resolving the Sahara conflict, paving the way for a decisive shift in the UN’s political framework. Is the Security Council ready to move beyond decades of stalemate toward an endorsed political solution?... Watch

The Implementation of the Agreement Establishing the AfCFTA

 

Adam Elhiraika, Director of UNECA’s Office for North Africa, and Stephen Karingi, Director of the Regional Integration and Trade Division at UNECA in Addis Ababa, explore how North African countries—particularly Morocco—can harness the AfCFTA to promote industrialization and economic diversification. Can strategic coordination position the region as a key driver of Africa’s economic transformation?...Listen
 

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