Relationship dossier
Jordan
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Jordan’s support for Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara shapes its policy toward the disputed territory.
Jordan toward Western Sahara
-25Jordan has backed Morocco’s position on Western Sahara and opened a consulate in Laayoune, a concrete expression of support for Moroccan sovereignty over the territory.
Western Sahara toward Jordan
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
Jordan has supported Morocco’s position on Western Sahara, including through opening a consulate in Laayoune. This is a concrete expression of support for Moroccan sovereignty over the territory, rather than cooperation with an independent Sahrawi government. Western Sahara’s status is disputed, and the territory does not conduct an independent foreign policy separate from the competing authorities.
Areas of tension
- The dispute over Western Sahara’s sovereignty and self-determination.
Key developments
Jordan opened a consulate in Laayoune, reinforcing its support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of Jordan’s practical engagement with Sahrawi representatives is unclear.
- The Sahrawi authorities’ policy toward Jordan is unclear.