ALGERIAN PATRIOTS - ENGLISH

For decades, Moroccan authorities and media have perpetuated the idea that Algeria has a strategic ambition to gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. This narrative, which is both exaggerated and disconnected from economic and geopolitical realities, is often used to justify Morocco's claims over Western Sahara. Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this claim is not supported by facts but is instead a rhetorical tool aimed at legitimizing Moroccan policies in the region. 1. The Moroccan Narrative: A Geopolitical Fiction Morocco frequently portrays Algeria as having expansionist ambitions, suggesting that its support for the Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination is driven by hidden strategic interests rather than principles of justice or international law. However, this hypothesis is baseless: Algeria already has extensive maritime access. With over 1,600 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline, Algeria is well-positioned to engage in global trade routes. ...

The already tense relations between Algiers and Paris are becoming increasingly concerning. For months, France has intensified its hostile actions against Algeria, ranging from orchestrated media campaigns to more serious incidents involving its intelligence services. However, despite irrefutable evidence of these acts, Algeria seems to limit itself to traditional diplomatic responses, such as summoning the French ambassador, Stéphane Romatet, by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. While this gesture is symbolic, it remains insufficient given the gravity of the accusations. A weak response to serious allegations According to reports from several media outlets, including El Moudjahid , the French intelligence agency "DGSE" has been implicated in operations aimed at destabilizing Algeria, including recruiting former terrorists to carry out subversive acts. The testimony of Mohamed Amine Aïssaoui, broadcast on AL24 News , highlights the severity and implications of these a...

The assertion that modern Algeria is a continuation of ancient Numidia is rooted in the shared historical, cultural, and geographical foundations of the two entities. This article argues that despite political, social, and religious transformations, contemporary Algeria retains key elements inherited from Numidia. By exploring historical, geographical, and identity dynamics, we aim to demonstrate how ancient Numidia serves as a crucial framework for understanding present-day Algeria. Numidia, the ancient Berber kingdom, holds a fundamental place in the history of North Africa. Situated primarily in what is now Algeria, it played a strategic role between the Mediterranean world and the African interior. Founded by prominent figures like Massinissa, Numidia represented a local political and cultural power that interacted with major civilizations like Carthage and Rome. This article defends the hypothesis that modern Algeria, in its territorial, cultural, and identity dimensions, is a dir...

This article examines the prospects of a Trump administration toward Algeria, focusing on the role of American economic interests and recommendations from influential U.S. think tanks advocating for a strategic rapprochement with Algeria. In a context of heightened geopolitical competition, several American research institutions are encouraging strengthened ties with Algeria to curb Russian influence in North Africa. This article explores the economic, political, and strategic implications of such a potential rapprochement and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. Algeria occupies a strategic position in North Africa, thanks to its abundant natural resources and historical ties with several world powers, including Russia. These relations have sparked the interest of American think tanks, which recommend a more active engagement policy toward Algeria to limit Russian influence in the region. This article examines the implications of these recommendations and analyzes how a Trump administra...

This article examines the frequent use of derision in the Moroccan press when covering serious political events, such as Algeria’s recent military parade on November 1, 2024, and the decision to impose visas on Moroccan nationals. Taking a psychoanalytic perspective, it explores how and why this defense mechanism is activated in Moroccan media and the symbolic rivalry it reflects. The study aims to shed light on the psychological implications and unconscious motivations behind this discourse, seeking to understand how derision reveals underlying tensions in Moroccan-Algerian relations. Relations between Morocco and Algeria have historically been marked by rivalry—political, ideological, and territorial—heightened by ongoing conflicts over sovereignty, borders, and regional influence. Within this context, the Moroccan press often takes a sarcastic, mocking tone in its coverage of Algerian political actions and decisions. This recourse to derision in the face of significant events, like ...

On August 24, 2021, Algeria took the historic step of officially severing diplomatic relations with Morocco. This move, seen as a direct response to Morocco's hostile actions, highlights a series of political, historical and geopolitical tensions that have plagued relations between the two neighbors for decades. This summary explores the major reasons for this rupture, integrating media dynamics, unsuccessful attempts at mediation, and historical grievances accumulated against Morocco. Relations between Algeria and Morocco have historically been marked by geopolitical tensions, notably due to the Western Sahara conflict and deep-seated political rivalries. This climate of mistrust is exacerbated by media coverage on both sides, with Moroccan media playing a key role in maintaining an obsession with Algeria, while Moroccan attempts to seek international mediation to ease these tensions remain unsuccessful. 1. Historical and political background The rivalry between Algeria and Morocc...

This article analyzes the potential for a military conflict between Algeria and Morocco in an operational and objective manner, without foreign intervention. It focuses on military capabilities, potential conflict scenarios, and strategic implications for both nations. The methodology is based on a comparative assessment of the armed forces of the two countries, geopolitical considerations, and hypothetical scenarios based on historical precedents and current military doctrines.

A document from the French intelligence services, dated December 16, 1957, reveals Morocco's expansionist ambitions toward Algeria during the Algerian War of Independence. This document sheds new light on the complex relationship between the two countries and partially contradicts the historical narrative taught in Algeria, which emphasizes Morocco's unconditional support for the Algerian revolution. In the official version of the Algerian War's history, as taught in Algerian schools, Morocco under King Mohammed V is portrayed as a steadfast ally in the struggle for Algerian independence. This narrative highlights the unity of the Moroccan and Algerian peoples in their fight against French colonialism. It is true that the Algerian revolutionaries initially saw their struggle as part of a broader Maghreb liberation movement (Tunisia – Algeria – Morocco). The attack on the Northern Constantine region in August 1955, for example, was carried out in response to the exile of the...

The growing recognition by Western powers of Morocco's autonomy plan for the Western Sahara is exacerbating tensions in North Africa. Faced with what it perceives as a growing threat, Algeria may be prompted to resort to force to protect its vital interests. This article explores the reasons behind this worrying possibility and examines the potential implications for the region. A Disturbing Parallel: Ukraine and Western Sahara There are striking similarities between the conflicts in Ukraine and Western Sahara. Russia, in 2022, justified its military intervention in Ukraine by several factors. It perceived Ukraine as an essential buffer zone against NATO expansion, a direct threat to its national security. Moreover, Moscow's historical and cultural ties with Ukraine, the protection of Russian-speaking minorities and the desire to maintain its regional influence motivated it to act. Similarly, Algeria sees Western support for Morocco's claim to Western Sahara as a direct thr...