Author: Neele Seifert
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Tunisia’s Geopolitical Leverage
Tunisia’s democracy falters under Saied’s rule, yet the EU continues financial support to tackle its own migration issues. As the biggest African migrant hub, Saied, thus, has a strong bargaining position against the EU.
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The Western Sahara Conflict
What do recent shifts in international support mean for the future of Western Sahara? Morocco has gained strong backing for its autonomy plan from key players like France, the U.S., and Spain, using diplomatic leverage (e.g. migration control) to advance its position, while Algeria, Russia, and Iran resist this growing consensus. Despite growing international support…