Relationship dossier
Paraguay
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Paraguay’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic was brief and subsequently withdrawn.
Paraguay toward Western Sahara
0Paraguay recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2000 and withdrew recognition in 2001, reversing its earlier policy.
Western Sahara toward Paraguay
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
Paraguay recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2000 and withdrew recognition in 2001. This brief, reversed recognition policy indicates mixed conduct rather than a sustained bilateral partnership or confrontation. Information about Sahrawi government conduct toward Paraguay is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Key developments
Paraguay recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Paraguay withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Major uncertainties
- The circumstances and practical effects of Paraguay’s recognition and subsequent withdrawal are unclear.
- Details of Sahrawi government engagement with Paraguay are limited.