Relationship dossier
Eswatini
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Eswatini has recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic; the extent of practical cooperation is unclear.
Eswatini toward Western Sahara
+15Eswatini has recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, a government policy supporting its claim to represent Western Sahara. The extent of related practical cooperation is unclear.
Western Sahara toward Eswatini
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
Eswatini has recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, expressing support for its claim to represent Western Sahara. The scope and continuity of practical bilateral cooperation are unclear. Western Sahara remains a disputed territory, and its status is contested.
Major uncertainties
- The timing and continuity of Eswatini’s recognition policy are unclear.
- Details of practical cooperation between Eswatini and Sahrawi authorities are limited.