U.S. Senator Robert Greenway describes British support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as a “just decision.”
U.S. Senator Robert Greenway described the United Kingdom’s support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Sahara as the “right decision.” This brief but meaningful statement is part of a growing international consensus that views autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the only serious and credible way to resolve the conflict.
Robert Greenway is no ordinary politician. A former U.S. National Security Advisor, he is an influential voice in American foreign policy, representing hardline currents in Washington that see Morocco as a stable and reliable ally in a geopolitically sensitive region.
This position comes amid an international context marked by a realignment of forces that is progressively isolating the Polisario Front and its backers, particularly Algeria. The British shift perfectly illustrates this change in balance.
By openly supporting Morocco’s proposal, the UK strengthens its strategic alliance with Rabat, especially in security, trade, and investment fields. This rapprochement reflects the clear intent of major Western democracies to find a pragmatic and definitive solution to the Sahara issue.
Since 2007, Morocco’s autonomy proposal has been presented as the most realistic solution to end a decades-long stalemate. This initiative has already received backing from the United States, France, Germany, Spain, and now the United Kingdom.
Greenway’s statement, although concise, confirms this trend: diplomacy today is no longer based solely on speeches but on concrete gestures and firm stances on the international stage.
Against this backdrop, the Polisario Front finds itself increasingly isolated. Its immovable discourse, disconnected from geopolitical realities, is artificially sustained by the support of an Algeria whose credibility continues to decline.
The British support thus marks another step in the process of international recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara. It also reflects Rabat’s ability to build a patient and coherent diplomatic strategy, driven by King Mohammed VI’s determination.
Each international endorsement reinforces a firm and progressive position: the Sahara is an integral part of Morocco, and any other claims are destined to fade in the face of political and diplomatic reality.
This context also highlights the importance of an active diplomacy that knows how to combine cooperation in security, economics, and politics with its international partners while defending the Kingdom’s sovereign interests.
Finally, Robert Greenway’s statement can be interpreted as a clear signal to the Polisario Front’s supporters: the international community is definitively moving toward a pragmatic resolution, abandoning ideological rhetoric and separatist aspirations.
Thus, this new British support, welcomed by Morocco, reflects the evolving balance of international power in the region and signals a future where stability and cooperation will prevail.