Rabat:The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) and the HEC Center for Geopolitics have presented the 20th volume of “Strategic Dialogues” at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University campus. This joint publication is dedicated to examining major contemporary geopolitical and security issues.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the publication delves into two critical dimensions of the evolving international strategic landscape securing critical infrastructure and strategic resources, and the dynamics of cooperation and rivalry in the Mediterranean.

The first section of the publication addresses the strategic challenges involved in protecting infrastructure and securing resources essential for contemporary economies. It highlights vulnerabilities in supply chains and the challenges facing economic sovereignty, especially in terms of global digital connectivity and critical minerals for energy transition. Additionally, there are insights into the opportunities and challenges African countries face in strengthening their position in global value chains.

The second section explores the dynamics of cooperation and rivalry shaping the Mediterranean region, focusing on asymmetries, security cooperation issues, and maritime and energy disputes. The contributions provide insight into the obstacles to balanced regional cooperation and the necessary conditions for strengthening interdependence among Mediterranean actors.

Abdelhak Bassou, Senior Fellow at the PCNS, emphasized the vulnerability of global infrastructure like airports, ports, and digital communication links, noting that any destabilization affects the global economy and threatens state sovereignty. Bassou also highlighted the Mediterranean’s ongoing importance as a geostrategic crossroads.

Pascal Chaigneau, Director of the HEC Center for Geopolitics, pointed out the publication’s role in strengthening Euro-African strategic dialogue, particularly regarding the Mediterranean region. Chaigneau noted that despite cooperation opportunities, the Mediterranean is also marked by regional and international rivalries.

Oussama Tayebi, Senior International Relations Specialist at the PCNS, indicated that the volume offers practical analytical frameworks for understanding shifts in power balance and emerging state vulnerabilities. The publication features 14 contributions from experts across the Mediterranean, aiming to deepen perspectives on cooperation and regional resilience.

Since 2016, the PCNS and the HEC Center for Geopolitics have hosted two editions of “Strategic Dialogues” annually in Rabat and Paris, bringing together experts to discuss Europe and Africa’s common interests. The seminars’ discussions are compiled into joint publications to share insights with stakeholders.