In Desperation, the Algerian Regime Desperately Turns to Washington
Algeria is facing a major diplomatic crisis, shifting within just a few months from an aggressive stance against the United States to a clumsy and hasty attempt at rapprochement. The initiative by Sabri Boukadoum, Algeria’s ambassador to Washington, reflects the urgency of a regime losing its regional influence and sinking deeper into international isolation.
An Embarrassing U-Turn
Not long ago, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune openly aligned himself with Moscow, denouncing “American hegemony” and seeking to join the BRICS. Today, under the threat of sanctions and the loss of international support, the military regime is making a desperate pivot by courting Washington, offering “unlimited” cooperation in military and intelligence matters. This abrupt shift highlights a frantic search for external backing, while the regime’s credibility and diplomatic stability remain highly questionable.
Panic Diplomacy
Boukadoum’s hasty intervention, choosing to speak to the press instead of using traditional diplomatic channels, is a clear sign of the anxiety gripping Algiers. This reckless move reveals a desperate attempt by the regime to reposition itself as it loses ground on multiple fronts: marginalization in the Arab world, weakening ties with Russia, escalating tensions with Morocco, and diminishing influence in the Sahel region. Algeria now finds itself isolated, scrambling for an escape route from its worsening predicament.
Fear of U.S. Retaliation
One of the main drivers behind this sudden shift is the looming possibility that the United States may classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization. Such a decision would mark the end of Algeria’s long-standing obstructionist policy against Morocco, forcing it to reconsider a key pillar of its foreign policy. In a frantic attempt to salvage the situation, the regime is now offering unprecedented concessions to Washington—something unimaginable just a few months ago. However, this last-minute submission is unlikely to yield any meaningful results, instead further exposing the regime’s incompetence and lack of strategic direction.
A Regime Losing Control
Caught in a whirlwind of inconsistencies and erratic decisions, the Algerian regime continues to make incoherent moves. How can it claim to seek closer ties with the United States while maintaining an almost entirely Russian-supplied military arsenal? How can it ensure stable bilateral relations when its foreign policy shifts direction with every diplomatic crisis?
By resorting to last-minute maneuvering, Algeria only reinforces its image as an unstable government disconnected from geopolitical realities and incapable of maintaining a coherent foreign policy. The regime is now drifting aimlessly, desperately searching for external support to prevent the collapse it has brought upon itself.
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