Barlamane : Macron’s Visit to Morocco: Subtle Diplomacy
After years of strained relations between France and Morocco, President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the North African kingdom on October 28-30 was a significant diplomatic milestone. While Macron’s public address to Morocco’s parliament garnered widespread attention as he reiterated France’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, a closer examination of the visit reveals a series of subtle gestures that reflect not just shuttle diplomacy on Macron’s part but rather underscore the depth of the countries’ historical ties and an acknowledgment of Morocco’s leadership and an appreciation of Macron’s efforts to forge a new, strengthened partnership.