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Polisario Front:Terrorist Label's Impact

If the Polisario Front is designated as a terrorist organization in the coming months, the consequences would be severe for both the group and its longtime backer, Algeria. For the Polisario, such a label would lead to international isolation, weakening its political legitimacy and reducing support from countries and NGOs that previously sympathized with its cause. The group would face financial and military constraints, including asset freezes, arms embargoes, and travel bans, making it harder to sustain operations. Internally, the leadership could fracture, with some members pushing for negotiations while others might radicalize further. For Algeria, which has supported the Polisario for decades, the designation would create major diplomatic pressure. It would have to choose between cutting ties—damaging its regional influence—or risking sanctions for backing a terrorist group. Relations with Western powers and Morocco would strain further, potentially pushing more international actors to endorse Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. Domestically, Algeria’s government, which has long used the Western Sahara issue to rally nationalist sentiment, could face unrest, especially among Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps if support wavers. Economically, Algeria, already struggling, might see reduced foreign investment if perceived as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Polisario’s decline could lead to fragmentation, with some factions seeking a deal with Morocco while others resort to more extreme measures. Algeria might attempt a strategic shift, either distancing itself quietly or fully disengaging, reshaping its foreign policy. However, if the Polisario feels cornered, it could escalate attacks against Morocco, provoking a stronger military response and further destabilizing the region. Ultimately, a terror designation would weaken the Polisario, force Algeria into difficult choices, and potentially alter the balance of power in North Africa—with Morocco standing to gain the most diplomatically, but at the risk of heightened regional tensions.