In a significant global development, the international community has tacitly acknowledged the efficacy of President Donald J. Trump's foreign policy.
The United Nations Security Council, in a rare show of consensus, voted to support Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara, marking it as the only feasible route to peace. This decision comes after nearly half a century of stagnation, and it aligns with the diplomatic reality that Trump initiated five years ago, a reality characterized by American decisiveness rather than bureaucratic indecision.
According to the Western Journal, when Trump acknowledged Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in December 2020, it sent shockwaves through the foreign policy establishment. Critics predicted it would "destabilize the region."
However, the move had the opposite effect. It broke the deadlock that had plagued diplomacy for decades and bolstered one of America's oldest and most reliable allies in a region that is increasingly crucial for U.S. foreign and security policy interests. This region is a key player in counterterrorism, trade, and security across North Africa.
Five years on, the United Nations' endorsement of Morocco's plan is a testament to the effectiveness of Trump's "peace through partnership" strategy. It demonstrates that realism, not idealism, is the foundation of enduring peace. This decision validates the argument that conservatives have been making for years: that true, lasting peace is achieved through clarity, not endless committees.
The breakthrough in Morocco was not an isolated victory. It was part of a broader shift in how America interacts with the world, a shift that was born under Trump's leadership and defined by his commitment to prioritize results over rhetoric.
For years, U.S. diplomacy was ensnared in a cycle of committees, conferences, and compromises that led nowhere. Trump shattered this cycle. His strategy was straightforward: reward allies who foster stability and cease funding those who thrive on chaos. This philosophy, which could be termed the Trump Doctrine of peace through partnership, has left a legacy that continues to shape the Middle East and Africa today.
Morocco's Autonomy Plan, which allows the people of the Sahara to govern themselves under Moroccan sovereignty, backed by extensive investments and security guarantees, is already transforming lives. New infrastructure, expanding trade corridors, and growing investments have replaced decades of neglect. The Western Sahara, once a symbol of stalemate, is now a showcase for what pragmatic diplomacy can achieve when paired with clear vision and American support.
This resounding success did not occur in isolation. It reflects a broader diplomatic shift that took place during the Trump years, a style that prioritizes sovereignty, economic partnership, and realism over empty slogans. Behind the scenes, this success was no accident. While the headlines have focused on world leaders, a quieter diplomacy has been at work. Led by individuals like Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the President for Arab and African Affairs, and a seasoned strategist and tireless advocate of Trump's foreign policy principles, Boulos has ensured that the recognition of Morocco's sovereignty remains, in his words, "irreversible."
His approach mirrors Trump's own: respectful of allies, skeptical of bureaucracy, and focused on results, not rhetoric. In an era when many diplomats chase applause, Boulos like Trump has pursued outcomes that redefine what American strength looks like abroad.
The Western Sahara breakthrough is part of a pattern. The same clarity that guided Trump's recognition of Morocco also underpinned the Abraham Accords, which reshaped the Middle East and ushered in an era of cooperation that most of the foreign policy establishment never thought possible. Across Africa, similar partnerships are now emerging, replacing the outdated aid-first mentality with a partnership-first model that rewards self-reliance and sovereignty.
Trump demonstrated that peace isn't purchased with endless aid checks or signed in glass conference rooms. The principle is simple: America should support those who build, not those who beg. Its built by nations willing to take ownership of their future and stand beside America as equals, not dependents.
Under Trump, Morocco became a hub for renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and counterterrorism cooperation a partner the U.S. can rely on in an increasingly unstable region. Across the continent, countries are now seeking to replicate that success pragmatic partnerships grounded in mutual respect and shared interest.
Even recent peace efforts between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda reflect echoes of this approach: diplomacy backed by strength, not weakness.
The United Nations embrace of Moroccos Autonomy Plan represents more than just a policy shift; its a moral one. It signals the triumph of realism over idealism and of courage over cowardice. Trumps foreign policy was never about isolation or intervention for its own sake.
It was about partnership the kind that empowers nations to stand on their own two feet while aligning with Americas vision for stability and growth. It was about peace through strength, but also mutual respect. Now, the same global institutions that once dismissed his ideas are quietly affirming them.
The United Nations has validated what the Trump administration understood from the beginning: that peace cannot be imposed from New York or Brussels it must be built by those willing to take responsibility for their destiny.
The Abraham Accords continue to expand, and following recent successes ending the war between the DRC and Rwanda, African nations are seeking similar partnerships that blend security with investment.
As the world grapples with new conflicts and shifting alliances, the lesson of Western Sahara is clear: Trumps diplomacy works. Its firm without being reckless, pragmatic without being cynical, and guided by a deep respect for national sovereignty. With advisers like Massad Boulos carrying that torch forward and applying a basic truth most diplomats forget peace follows strength, and prosperity follows ownership America will continue to take clear positions and reward nations that share its values.
This means everyone wins. And the world is better for it. It is only bureaucrats who profit from endless stalemates.
Trumps foreign policy was never about isolationism or idealism. It was about partnership the kind that brings results. The Western Sahara decision proves it. And with advisers like Massad Boulos continuing to champion that model, the case for returning to peace through partnership has never been stronger.
When America leads with strength and conviction, even the worlds most stubborn institutions eventually follow. The United Nations decision proves that peace through partnership works. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and may not necessarily align with those of the owners of this website.
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