How Morocco's Western Sahara gamble paid off | Mapped Out

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Morocco occupies most of disputed Western Sahara while the indigenous Sahrawi people's movement, the Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, seeks an independent state. But Morocco has managed to win increasing global support - by using its phosphate resources to foster long-term partnerships in Africa and striking deals with the US under Donald Trump. Morocco also has good relations with Europe, including the former colonial powers Spain and France, promoting further support for its territorial claims. 00:00 The Western Sahara dilemma 04:27 New king, new strategy 04:59 Phosphate diplomacy 07:26 The art of deal making: US & Israel 09:23 Morocco's military rise 10:32 The Atlantic Intiative: infrastructure as soft power 12:33 France: the former colonial power buckles 14:01 Global support for Moroccan sovereignty? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Morocco #Sahrawi #MappedOut