Algeria
North Africa Arms Race: Algeria Claims the Su-35, Morocco Has the Patriot
The arms race in North Africa is heating up. On one side, Morocco seeks to employ American aircraft in its military; on the other, Algeria favors Russian-built fighters.
Algeria Receives the First Su-35, but Still Waits for the Su-57
Algeria is technically the first foreign buyer of the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-57, but the North African nation is still stuck with its predecessor aircraft.
Algeria to Become Launch Export Customer for Su-57 ‘Felon’
Algiers’ Su-57 acquisition makes sense, considering the Algerian Air Force frequently uses Russian aerial platforms.
Russia’s Mediterranean Fleet Is in Big Trouble
The loss of the Tartus port should be seen as a major blow to Moscow's ambitions.
A Fifth-Gen Fighter Showdown Could Be Brewing in North Africa
Algeria increasingly looks like it was the mystery buyer that Russia’s Rosoboronexport touted earlier this year for the Sukhoi Su-57 (NATO reporting Felon). The foreign sales division of the state-controlled military-industrial conglomerate...
Russia’s Su-57 Felon Stealth Fighter Might Finally Have a Buyer
Summary and Key Points: Algeria is reportedly set to acquire Russia’s Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation fighter jets, a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in North Africa. -As...
Russia’s Su-57 Felon Stealth Fighter Could Be Headed to Africa
Summary and Key Points: Algeria has reportedly donated its surplus MiG-29 fighter jets to Sudan’s Air Force in preparation for the arrival of Russia’s Su-57 stealth jets. The move strengthens...
Will the Western Sahara Crisis Tear the Maghreb Apart?
Since late August, Morocco and Tunisia have been engaged in a diplomatic spat that risks spilling over into their trade relations. Morocco withdrew its ambassador from Tunis on August 26...
Off to Africa: Macron Set to Visit Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The office of French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that he would visit Algeria in the coming week in order to resolve an ongoing political feud between the two...
Russia Needs Its Own Charles de Gaulle
Even if Vladimir Putin wins in Ukraine, he loses. Anything defined as victory will cost the lives of thousands more of Russia’s young men at a time when the population...
The Key to Solving Europe’s Energy Crisis Lies in North African Diplomacy
As members of the European Union (EU) continue to search for new sources of energy due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, countries such as Algeria provide a much-needed source of...
Algeria Scraps Treaty With Spain Over Madrid’s Western Sahara Policy
The government of Algeria announced on Wednesday that it would “immediately” suspend its friendship treaty with Spain, an agreement initially signed in 2002, over concerns about Madrid’s actions with regard...