Spain and Morocco have been at odds for many years.
They’ve disagreed about territories, immigration and support for rebels in the region.
But, a visit by the Spanish prime minister to Rabat this week, is raising hopes of improved ties.
It comes less than a year since Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez backed Morocco’s plan to grant autonomy to the disputed Western Sahara territory.
The Polisario Separatist group – which wants an independent state in the region – has rejected that plan.
So, what does it take to solve this long-running conflict?
Presenter: Laura Kyle
Guests:
Hugh Lovatt – Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Yasmine Hasnaoui – Professor of Political Science at the American International University in Kuwait.
Mahjoub Mleiha – Advocacy Head of the Collective of Sahrawi Human Rights Defenders.
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