Spain's recent diplomatic moves have exposed deep divisions within its government and are threatening the stability of Mediterranean security. While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez sought to strengthen ties with Morocco through major trade agreements, his coalition partner publicly opposed the Western Sahara autonomy plan, undermining Spain's foreign policy coherence and emboldening the Polisario Front.

Compounding the crisis, Spain enacted a sweeping embargo on defense exports to Israel in response to the Gaza conflict, disrupting the crucial Morocco-Israel security partnership that underpins regional defense against threats from jihadist groups and Russian expansion in Libya. These actions have transformed Spain from a strategic bridge to a potential liability, risking the integrity of the Western alliance in North Africa.

Analysts warn that unless Spain realigns its policies with its transatlantic partners, the resulting instability could be exploited by adversaries, endangering the security of the entire Mediterranean region.