Is the Western Sahara now friendless? No, EU backing for Morocco is conditional, and Spanish election will be pivotal

The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years due to vetoes from the US and Russia, marking a diplomatic victory for Morocco. The US had proposed extending the mission while promoting Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, but Russia's veto prevented this. The failure to renew the mandate leaves Morocco in a stronger position compared to the Polisario Front, which seeks independence for the region. However, Morocco's European support may not be as solid as it believes.