Natural Resources of the Western Sahara Region as a Factor of International Conflicts
Natural Resources of the Western Sahara Region as a Factor of International Conflicts

Summary/Abstract: The study places particular emphasis on the role of Western Sahara's natural resources in international relations, with special attention given to the conflict associated with the occupation by the Kingdom of Morocco. The territory of Western Sahara contains a variety of natural resources, such as phosphates, fisheries, and minor reserves of oil and gas, which are important for the energy sector, among others. These resources have become a significant factor in geopolitical processes at both regional and international levels. The paper highlights the specific features of the legal regulation regarding the use of these resources within the territory. The research examines the impact of natural resources on the political process of legitimizing Morocco's occupation of the territory and analyzes the main export directions of these resources. Furthermore, the study characterizes Western Sahara's resources as instruments of foreign policy. The role of the United Nations in addressing the conflict is explored, alongside an analysis of the European Union's position on the Western Sahara dispute. Finally, the paper evaluates the involvement of international actors in the conflict.

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