100. The War for the Western Sahara

Dec 16, 2020

Professor Jacob Mundy discusses the recent clashes in Western Sahara, unraveling the long-frozen conflict between the Polisario Front and the Moroccan government. Topics include the historical background, cultural identities, militarization, and geopolitical dynamics in the region, shedding light on the challenges faced by journalists and activists. The podcast also touches on ways to support the Sahrawi community and promotes sponsorships from Oracle Coffee Shop and Grind Core House.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Historical Background and Current Conflict in Western Sahara

02:02 • 11min

Western Sahara vs. Morocco: Cultural Identities and Militarization

12:40 • 22min

The Western Sahara Conflict

34:12 • 26min

Discussion on the conflict in the Western Sahara and support for the Sahrawi community

01:00:14 • 3min

Promotion of Grind Core House and Propagandopolis, Social Media Information, Music Credits, and Patreon Acknowledgment

01:03:16 • 2min

Acknowledging Supporters and Encouraging Support

01:05:04 • 5min