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The Apache in Morocco: A Strategic Advantage or Just Media Hype?

Morocco’s acquisition of AH-64E Apache helicopters has been widely publicized, with some Moroccan sources claiming that this deal provides a strategic advantage over Algeria. However, a deeper military analysis shows that these claims are exaggerated . Algeria has decades of experience operating attack helicopters and possesses a well-established fleet, including the Mi-28NE "Night Hunter" and modernized Mi-24s , giving it a clear numerical and tactical superiority in this domain. Combat Experience: An Irreplaceable Advantage In military evaluations, owning advanced weaponry is not enough —the most crucial factor is combat experience and operational mastery . Unlike Morocco, which is acquiring attack helicopters for the first time, Algeria has been operating them for over 40 years . Algeria has deployed Mi-24 "Hind" helicopters since the 1980s , gradually modernizing them, and later reinforced its fleet with Mi-28NE helicopters, deliveries of which began i...

Morocco and Its Relentless Quest for Allies to Confront Algeria: A Self-Proclaimed Power, an Undeniable Dependence

There is a truth that Moroccan propaganda struggles to conceal: behind the façade of a supposedly "powerful" army, behind the grand declarations of a kingdom aspiring to strategic dominance, lies a far more inconvenient reality. For decades, Rabat has been tirelessly seeking allies to serve as crutches in its confrontation with Algeria — alternating between Israel, the United States, and more recently France — in a desperate attempt to compensate for its own structural weaknesses. One question arises: if the Moroccan army is truly the formidable force it claims to be, why does it need the support of other nations to carry out its belligerent ambitions? An Overrated Army, a Blatant Dependence Moroccan media, loyal to their triumphalist rhetoric, never miss an opportunity to praise the strength of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). The acquisition of Israeli drones, the purchase of American F-16s, and the modernization of armored vehicles are all presented as undeniable proof of ...

Morocco's Victimization Strategy: A Double-Edged Sword in the Sahara Conflict

Faithful to my principles, I have neither the habit of appropriating others’ ideas nor engaging in plagiarism. I must therefore clarify that the subject of this article is not the result of my own reflection but rather that of a dear friend, an expert in military and security affairs, with whom I recently had a discussion. As I do not have his permission to mention his name, I will respect his anonymity. Nevertheless, I extend my sincere gratitude to him for his unwavering patriotism and the sharpness of his analyses. I deeply regret that the political and military leaders of our country do not pay greater attention to such enlightened minds, whose counsel would be of inestimable value. For several decades, Morocco has carved out a unique position in the media and diplomatic war it wages against Algeria and the Polisario Front. At the crossroads of geopolitics and historical rivalries, Rabat has mastered the art of victimization and narrative manipulation, adopting the posture of a mod...

France… A Selective Democracy: Lessons in Freedom or Disguised Repression?

For centuries, France has prided itself on being the cradle of human rights , presenting itself as the guardian of freedom of expression , and lecturing other nations—especially Algeria—on democracy and press freedom. But behind this idealistic rhetoric lies the harsh reality of a democracy that only tolerates voices that enhance its image while swiftly silencing those who dare to expose its darker chapters. The dismissal of journalist Jean-Michel Aphatie from RTL radio simply for stating well-documented historical facts about French colonialism in Algeria is an ethical and political scandal that starkly exposes the contradiction between France’s proclaimed ideals and its authoritarian practices. Selective Memory… A Forbidden Truth Aphatie’s statements were neither a personal opinion nor a fabrication; they were historical truths backed by scholarly research. When he compared the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre committed by the Nazis in 1944 to the massacres perpetrated by the French...