Algerian Diplomacy towards the Sahelo-Saharan region under Regional Shifts

Abstract

Algerian diplomacy has been increasingly active in recent times in view of the changing political, economic and even security realities that have forced Algeria to adopt a soft approach that simulates its principles of foreign policy and its geographical, historical and even ideological determinants; Given its rapid spread and expansion, the brunette continent faces development crises and security threats Known for the African region in general, the Sahelo-Saharan region in particular, is a clear inflection of development crises (identity, integration, legitimacy... the absence of State institutions as well as inter-tribal and even inter-tribal conflicts with the State in a way that alerts the total collapse of the State, and that the region is classified as a grey area as a result of the increasing mobility of terrorist groups and, above all, organized crime; Illegal immigration, arms trade, drug trade... For all this; Algerian diplomacy seeks to address security problems known to the region proactively through peaceful solutions and good offices; In a first step, to open dialogue between the parties, to strengthen regional cooperation among the States of the region and to avoid all forms of military intervention.