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A Saharawi refugee camp in the Tindouf province of Algeria / credit: European Commission DG ECHO

Morocco Drives a War in Western Sahara for Its Phosphates

Vijay Prashad January 24, 2022 Vijay Prashad

Pressure from the United States is going to ensure that the only realistic outcome of negotiations is continued Moroccan control of Western Sahara. All parties involved in the conflict are readying for battle. Far from peace, the Abraham Accords are going to accelerate a return to war in this part of Africa, writes Vijay Prashad.

Book cover of Striking from the Margins (Saqi Books, 2021)

Book Review: ‘Striking from the Margins’ Avoids Trying to ‘Fix’ West Asia—or What Is Known As the ‘Middle East’

Timothy Harun January 7, 2022 Timothy Harun

The value of "Striking From the Margins" is its subtle refusal to put forth a heavy-handed, neoliberal proposal on how to “reform” West Asia, or what is often referred to as the Middle East. Instead, it offers proper context for readers to take a step back, thoughtfully assess the situation and envision new ways to embark on such a difficult development process, writes Timothy Harun.