Since late July, the United States has intensified its engagement with Morocco through a series of economic and diplomatic overtures. This renewed alliance builds upon a pivotal moment in 2020 when Washington formally endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, a move that coincided with the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel. Now, the US administration appears poised to extend its backing even further, potentially supporting Moroccan claims over the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. This development places immense pressure on Spain, particularly following last week’s significant influx of tens of thousands of individuals, including Moroccan nationals and sub-Saharan migrants, into Ceuta’s territory. Riccardo Fabiani, the North Africa Director at the International Crisis Group, offers his insights into the evolving geopolitical landscape and the United States’ growing influence across the region.