Relationship dossier
Ecuador
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Ecuador’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic has changed over time.
Ecuador toward Western Sahara
0Ecuador recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 1983, withdrew recognition, restored it in 2006, and suspended recognition in 2020.
Western Sahara toward Ecuador
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Ecuador recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in 1983, later withdrew recognition, restored it in 2006, and suspended recognition again in 2020. These shifts indicate a changing rather than sustained bilateral posture. Information about direct Sahrawi government cooperation with Ecuador is insufficient to assess that relationship.
Key developments
Ecuador recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Ecuador restored recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Ecuador suspended recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of Ecuador’s diplomatic engagement with the SADR during periods of recognition is unclear.
- The SADR government’s direct policy and conduct toward Ecuador are unclear.
- The current status and practical effects of Ecuador’s 2020 suspension are unclear.