Morocco, the "greatest threat" to Spain

When questioned about the greatest enemy that Spain must face, General Fernando Alejandre was categorical in the columns of ABC. "For me, there is no doubt. We have a certain and clear threat on the southern flank," he affirmed, targeting North Africa, the places of sovereignty, and the Canary Islands. He assures that his former colleagues are paying maximum attention to this area.

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The officer is particularly concerned about the growing relationship between Rabat and Washington. "The rapprochement between the United States and Morocco is evident," he points out, stating that this dynamic does not reassure him. Although a transfer of the Rota missile shield to Moroccan territory seems unthinkable to him, a move to another country on the southern flank would cause serious strategic troubles for Madrid.

The former official also highlights the vulnerability of the Spanish enclaves. According to him, in the event of aggression against Ceuta and Melilla, obtaining the support of allies through NATO’s Article 5 would be "complicated." He bitterly regrets that his country has missed the opportunities to integrate these territories into the Washington Treaty, arguing that legitimate reasons fully justified it.

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Finally, the military officer criticizes the government’s policy and its slogan "no to war," while deploring the lack of a genuine culture of defense in Spain. He demands concrete recognition and a salary increase for the soldiers, pointing out that they can hardly accomplish their mission while receiving a remuneration barely higher than the minimum vital income.