Western Sahara: Abdelaziz Rahabi decodes the strategic stakes behind the Russian veto

Former Algerian diplomat Abdelaziz Rahabi has offered his perspective on Russia’s recent veto against a US-sponsored resolution regarding Western Sahara. Rahabi interprets this move as a reaction to American unilateralism and warns that those backing Morocco must bear responsibility for the future of the MINURSO mission, which he insists cannot be evicted from a territory where Morocco holds no legal sovereignty. The analyst points to a broader Western strategy intended to establish Morocco as an anchor for regional influence, allegedly involving Israeli security planning and Emirati financing. In response to these perceived threats, he defends Algeria's military cooperation with Niger as a necessary preventive measure. Furthermore, Rahabi expresses disappointment that the BRICS nations have not prioritized the universal values of decolonization, focusing instead on commercial interests.