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Western Sahara dispute: Why did Mauritania take out the demarcation paper now?

In a new development along the lines of diplomatic efforts to settle the dispute in Western Sahara, Mauritania raises the question of clarifying the final limits of the Territory. This proposal comes under the overlap of geographical, security and economic considerations, and the interests of the parties involved are intertwined. The border debate also brings questions about the future of the region and its regional arrangements to the forefront. Between the positions of Morocco, the Frente POLISARIO and Algeria, Mauritania emerged as a party concerned with the implications of any possible settlement. What are the backgrounds of this subversion, and what are the chances of including the border file within the political solution of the conflict?