Algeria's latest diplomatic initiative regarding the Western Sahara conflict has not succeeded in changing the United States' established policy. Following high-level talks, the Algerian foreign ministry issued a statement on Friday, April 17, 2026, reiterating its support for the Polisario Front and calling for the implementation of UN resolutions for a referendum.
The US position, however, remains anchored in its recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the territory, formalized in a 2020 proclamation by the Trump administration and largely maintained by the Biden administration. Washington continues to endorse the Moroccan autonomy plan as a "serious, credible, and realistic" solution to the decades-long dispute.
Analysts note that Algeria's efforts, while persistent, are unlikely to shift the core US strategic alignment in North Africa, which prioritizes its partnership with Morocco on regional security and counterterrorism. The diplomatic stalemate underscores the entrenched nature of the conflict, with no immediate breakthrough in sight.
