Nasser Bourita: corners Ahmed Attaf in Madrid

In the shadow of the US embassy in Madrid, where the scent of a great conspiracy orchestrated by the White House hangs in the air, the most dramatic diplomatic showdown between Morocco and Algeria of the new century has begun.

This confrontation can no longer be hidden behind political posturing, as Nasser Bourita, with his characteristic diplomatic coolness, finds himself face to face with Ahmed Attaf, who appears to have been transferred to Madrid under strong US pressure.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes at the US embassy, a silent hive of activity is brewing as the long-awaited final meeting approaches, promising to be an exceptionally long day for Algerian diplomacy.

Algeria under US scrutiny

Algerian diplomacy finds itself in an unenviable position. After years of avoiding the label of direct party, Algeria is forced to sit face to face with Morocco, under the direct supervision of the hawks in the White House.

The pressure on the El Mouradia Palace has reached its peak, especially after Messaoud Boulos' recent visit to Algeria, which seems to have left little room for maneuver for the Tebboune regime. 

Washington has presented “Autonomy” as the only and exclusive ceiling for any future solution, completely closing the door on any illusion of separatism.

The 40-page document: an irreversible roadmap

While Algeria was betting on stagnation, Rabat surprised everyone with a “Sovereignty document” that reflects the maturity of the Moroccan proposal and its viability.

This breakthrough is not merely an “update” of the initiative, but a diplomatic counteroffensive that transforms the negotiations into a technical process on “how to implement” rather than “the principle of sovereignty.” Morocco has moved from a defensive stance to presenting the world with a legal and political fait accompli, backed by UN Resolution 2797. This leaves the Algerian delegation with only two options: to seriously address the reality of Morocco's position or to return to a state of international isolation.

Algeria's situation: a 90-degree angle

Diplomatic sources confirm that Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf was caught between the firm US demand and Morocco's military and legal superiority.

The presence of influential advisors such as Michael Waltz forces Algeria to respond positively and unequivocally.

The era of empty rhetoric is over, and those in the Algerian presidential palace must recognize reality or face suffocating international isolation, the contours of which are already emerging in the center of Madrid.