Tag Archives: Western Sahara

White Paper: The Western Sahara Settlement and Moroccan Sovereignty: Implications for Global Conflicts

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Western Sahara file moved sharply in late 2025 when the UN Security Council renewed MINURSO and—for the first time—explicitly framed Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as the basis for talks, a position long backed by the U.S. and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Devil’s Element

Posted on April 8, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus And A World Out Of Balance, by Dan Egan This book hit surprisingly close to home for me. As a child, I grew up in the area very close where Florida’s phosphorus business goes on, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: International Dimensions Of The Western Sahara Conflict

Posted on August 9, 2020 by nathanalbright

International Dimensions Of The Western Sahara Conflict, edited by Yahia H. Zoubir and Daniel Volman There is an air of unreality about a great deal of what has been written about the Western Sahara conflict.  During the 80’s and 90’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: War And Refugees: The Western Sahara Conflict

Posted on August 9, 2020 by nathanalbright

War And Refugees:  The Western Sahara Conflict, edited by Richard Lawless and Laila Monahan This book is not a particularly long one, but it is a good effort in demonstrating the broad level of interest that at least some academics … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Western Sahara (The Washington Papers)

Posted on August 9, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Western Sahara (The Washington Papers), by David Lynn Price It’s interesting to read a short book like this that seeks to present a very obviously slanted view of a somewhat neglected and forgotten corner of the world.  To be … Continue reading →

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