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The United States and Iran have announced the opening of a new phase of dialogue aimed at reducing tensions that have sharply worsened in recent months. This framework agreement comes after several episodes of direct and indirect confrontation that raised fears of a conflict spreading across the entire Middle East. Both parties confirmed their willingness…
For several weeks, American, Iranian, and European diplomats had been trying to bring their positions closer to avoid a new major crisis in the Middle East. The discussions seemed to be making progress, despite persistent differences over the Iranian nuclear program and the role of Tehran-backed armed groups in the region. The Israeli strike carried…
The working visit to Rabat by the Belgian Minister of Justice, Annelies Verlinden, comes at a time marked by the desire of the Belgian authorities to strengthen their cooperation with Morocco on several sensitive issues, particularly those related to irregular migration, the identification of Moroccan nationals in an illegal situation, and the execution of return…
Political parties positioned at the center of the ideological spectrum continue to play a significant role in several European countries. However, recent electoral cycles and opinion surveys indicate that these parties face challenges in addressing concerns expressed by parts of the electorate. Across multiple EU member states, issues such as the cost of living, energy…
Over recent months, a subtle yet profound shift has taken place in the way Morocco is treated within parts of the Arab world. There has been no formal diplomatic rupture, no openly hostile declaration, yet a series of persistent signals has emerged: a colder media tone, growing ambiguity surrounding Western Sahara, increased visibility granted to…
Russia has recently sharpened its tone over the escalating tensions surrounding Iran, through a clear warning delivered by its foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov. Speaking in early February 2026, Lavrov stated that Moscow would not remain idle in the face of a rapidly deteriorating situation around Iran, warning that continued escalation could trigger a much broader…
