Questioning Algeria's Non-Interventionism Politique étrangère, Vol. 80, No. 3, Autumn 2015

Given its colonial history, Algeria does not want foreign powers involving themselves in internal affairs.

Likewise, Algiers refrains from military intervention outside its borders. Non-interventionism has even been written into the country's constitution. However, given how serious the region's situation has become, marked by the rise of different jihadist groups, this principle could be reconsidered.

Outline

Algeria’s adherence to non-interventionism

The advantages of maintaining a clear policy

The disadvantages of a rigid policy stance

New threats pose new tests for Algeria’s non-interventionism stance

Algeria unfazed

Signs of softening?

Two tickling clocks

Article published in Politique étrangère, Vol. 80, No. 3, Autumn 2015

Questioning Algeria's Non-Interventionism

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