The Algerian newspaper 'L'Algérie Patriotique' has returned to discussing Morocco from a military and economic angle, in an article published this Friday morning, November 13, 2026, in which the author questions the Kingdom's ability to bear the costs of a long-term military confrontation, based on their reading of financial and energy conditions and defense spending requirements, in the context of the ongoing dispute between Rabat and Algiers over the Sahara issue.
The article, signed by writer M. Ait Amara, carried an interrogative title linking fuel availability, human readiness, and the capacity to wage war, suggesting that Morocco faces economic and logistical pressures that could, in their estimation, affect the sustainability of its military operations.
The author cited figures related to external debt and financing needs over the coming years, attributing them to international financial institutions, without providing detailed references in the text that would allow for independent verification of the accuracy of these figures or their accounting context.
The article went on to claim that the Royal Armed Forces are facing difficulties related to human resources, alleging a trend toward utilizing former military personnel to reinforce deployment in desert regions, without attaching these claims to official military documents or independent evidence to prove their validity.
The author also addressed the impact of fuel and food prices on the costs of operating military equipment and supplying troops, arguing that financial burdens might limit Morocco's ability to continue a long-term confrontation with the Polisario Front.
The criticisms extended to Moroccan investment policy and Rabat's military relations with external partners, particularly Israel and the United Arab Emirates, where the author presented a negative reading of the extent to which these relationships contribute to strengthening Moroccan defense capabilities.
However, the article did not include documented field data regarding an actual shortage of fuel, equipment, or military supplies, nor did it provide independent data proving the claims related to the recall of former military personnel or a decline in the operational readiness of the Royal Armed Forces.
This piece highlights the continued presence of Morocco in Algerian media discourse related to regional competition and the Sahara conflict, where economic and military analyses overlap with political stances, necessitating a distinction between verifiable facts and the estimates and accusations that reflect the author's position.
The assessment of any country's defense capabilities remains linked to multiple factors, including logistical readiness, military budgets, sources of armament, training, and industrial infrastructure—indicators for which final conclusions cannot be drawn based on a single opinion piece.
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