MACMILLAN Western Sahara Decolonization - Global Regional Local Analysis

This Palgrave Macmillan book provides a comprehensive multilevel analysis of Western Sahara's protracted conflict, examining how time has shaped this intractable geopolitical situation. The authors trace developments across global, regional and local dimensions, including the collapse of UN-led conflict resolution efforts, the impact of the War on Terror in the Sahara-Sahel area, and repercussions from the Arab Spring and regional security instability. The work offers detailed attention to changes within the Western Sahara territory annexed by Morocco and conditions in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Algeria, exploring how Morocco has adapted its strategic approach to the ongoing dispute. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of one of Africa's longest-running territorial conflicts and the multilayered forces shaping its trajectory.