A longstanding geopolitical rivalry between Morocco and Algeria is increasingly reshaping Europe's diplomatic and foreign policy approach toward North Africa. As Rabat and Algiers engage in a regional competition for influence, European nations are finding that diplomatic and economic engagement with one country carries direct consequences for their relations with the other.
The escalating competition between the two North African neighbors has forced European capitals to navigate delicate diplomatic balances. Because closer ties with either Morocco or Algiers now impact bilateral relations across the Mediterranean, European foreign policies in the region are undergoing a significant realignment to manage the fallout of this deepening bilateral rift.
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