ALGERIAN PATRIOTS - ENGLISH

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 ...

The conflict in Western Sahara, which has opposed Morocco and the Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, since 1975, remains one of the longest unresolved territorial disputes. Faced with diplomatic deadlock, the UN special envoy, Staffan de Mistura, reportedly suggested partition as a potential solution. This controversial proposal highlights the ongoing challenges in reaching a compromise acceptable to all parties involved. Historical Context and Diplomatic Deadlock Western Sahara has been claimed by Morocco since 1975, after the withdrawal of Spanish colonial forces. Morocco proposes an autonomy plan under its sovereignty, supported by France, while the Polisario Front advocates for a referendum on self-determination, including the option of independence. UN resolutions and international mediation have failed to find a consensual resolution to the conflict, plunging the region into a decades-long stalemate. Previous mediation attempts, including Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan, have not b...

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.

Nathalie Yamb is a prominent figure in Pan-Africanism, known for her harsh criticisms of Françafrique and neo-colonial influence in Africa. However, her apparent support for Paul Biya, President of Cameroon and a central figure in Françafrique, raises significant contradictions. This article explores these inconsistencies by examining the tensions between Yamb’s Pan-African principles and her political alliances, drawing on academic sources and contemporary political analyses to shed light on the debate. Pan-Africanism, a movement aimed at the unity and liberation of African peoples, has gained popularity through activists like Nathalie Yamb. Known for her anti-imperialist stance, Yamb openly criticizes Françafrique and the neo-colonial relations that bind some African countries to France. However, her support for Paul Biya, who has ruled Cameroon for over four decades and is often considered a symbol of Françafrique, raises questions about the consistency of her Pan-African conviction...