Publications of the FoundationMorocco and Algeria beyond the divide
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  • The dramatic conflicts unfolding in the Middle East not only attract most of the public and media attention, they also absorb significant diplomatic resources of governments across the Mediterranean and beyond. As these crises deepen with heavy humanitarian and strategic consequences, other unresolved conflicts in the region are increasingly sidelined. Among them, the longstanding tensions between Morocco and Algeria risk slipping further down the agenda. While the Morocco-Algeria conflict undeniably lacks the immediate severity of the Middle Eastern crises and is unlikely to escalate militarily in the near future, the recent history of the Israel-Palestine conflict should serve as a warning against diplomatic passivity. The objective of this publication is to build a momentum to encourage Mediterranean neighbors and the international community to reinvest in bridge building processes between Morocco and Algeria. The sense of urgency comes not only from the analysis that an unexpected and accidental military escalation would have devastating consequences for the parties themselves and for the Mediterranean region as a whole. It also comes from the assumption that the broader deterioration of the relations already bears heavy and unsustainable costs.