John Bolton--one of the Western Sahara's best American allies

Western Sahara Endgame has an interesting, albeit nine months old, post that mentions US ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton's role in the Western Sahara. I think it's relevant again, now that his nomination is rumored to be dead.

If the rumors are true, then it's too bad for the Western Sahara. From 1997 to 2000 Bolton worked as James Baker's assistant during Baker's envoy work for the UN. This suggests he cares more than the rest of the Bush administration about the Saharawi plight. If his nomination is rejected by Democrats and moderate Republicans, it will be a disappointment for a possible new path to Saharawi independence through the United States.