Relationship dossier
Slovakia
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
Slovakia withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and supports a UN-led process on Western Sahara
Slovakia toward Western Sahara
-15Slovakia withdrew its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2003 and supports a UN-led process concerning Western Sahara.
Western Sahara toward Slovakia
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
Slovakia withdrew its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in 2003 and supports a UN-led process on Western Sahara. The territory’s status remains disputed, and the Sahrawi authorities’ capacity to conduct bilateral relations is distinct from the territory itself.
Areas of tension
- The international status and recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Key developments
Slovakia withdrew its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of Slovakia’s current practical engagement with Sahrawi authorities is unclear.
- Details of direct Sahrawi government engagement with Slovakia are limited.