Increasing Military Tension Between Morocco and Algeria Raises Concerns in Spain

Concerns are growing in Spain about the military escalation between Morocco and Algeria, according to a report in Spanish newspaper “El Independiente”.

The report shows that increased spending on armaments by the two countries is worrying in Spain, which is their neighbor.

Information in the report indicates that the Algerian and Moroccan militaries share the highest budget positions in Africa, with both increasing their military spending last year.

According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Algeria allocated $18.3 billion to the military in 2023, while Morocco invested $5.2 billion.

While Spain ranks 17th globally in military spending, Algeria ranks 19th, and Morocco is not ranked among the top forty countries that spend on the military, according to the same source.

Military purchases have increased for both Algeria and Morocco in recent years, with Algeria purchasing advanced weapons from Russia and China, while Morocco has purchased weapons from the United States and France.

Spanish circles warn that this military escalation between Algeria and Morocco could destabilize the region and increase the risk of armed conflicts, making Spain more vulnerable to security threats.

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