Relationship dossier
Jamaica
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Jamaica’s recognition policy toward the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic has changed as the Western Sahara dispute continues.
Jamaica toward Western Sahara
-20Jamaica suspended recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2016 and has supported a political solution under the United Nations process, including Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
Western Sahara toward Jamaica
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
Jamaica suspended its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2016 and has expressed support for a political solution under the United Nations process, including Morocco’s autonomy proposal. Western Sahara’s status remains disputed. Information about direct government cooperation by the Sahrawi authorities with Jamaica is insufficient to assess the relationship.
Areas of tension
- The status of Western Sahara and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’s claim to statehood.
Key developments
Jamaica suspended its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Jamaica expressed support for a political solution under the United Nations process, including Morocco’s autonomy proposal.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct government contacts and any bilateral arrangements is unclear.
- The implementation and details of Jamaica’s support for a political solution are unclear.