Forward… But Where to?
The end of Bouteflika, the centrality of General Ahmed Gaïd Salah, and the parameters of change in Algeria
The end of Bouteflika, the centrality of General Ahmed Gaïd Salah, and the parameters of change in Algeria
In an effort to smooth the way for Bouteflika’s successor, the Algerian elite are taking modest but significant steps to open the political sphere and undertake cautious economic reforms.
Unsteady leadership in the Maghreb could lead to new problems, both on a local and regional level.