مجلة الحقوق والعلوم الانسانية
Volume 17, Numéro 4, Pages 35-50
2024-12-18

Challenges Of Algerian Diplomacy In The African Sahel: Case Studies Of Mali, Niger, And Sudan

Authors : Khaldi Ahmed .

Abstract

This paper examines the complexities and challenges faced by Algerian diplomacy in the African Sahel region, with a focus on Mali, Niger, and Sudan. Through analysis of recent diplomatic initiatives, security cooperation, and economic engagements, the study highlights Algeria's strategic interests and the obstacles it encounters in projecting influence in these key Sahelian states. The research draws on a combination of diplomatic records, policy documents, and expert interviews to provide a comprehensive assessment of Algeria's evolving role in regional stability and development. Problem Statement: Algeria, as a major North African power, has long sought to play a stabilizing role in the Sahel region. However, the complex political landscapes, security threats, and competing international interests in Mali, Niger, and Sudan present significant challenges to Algerian diplomatic efforts. This study aims to identify and analyze these challenges, examining how they impact Algeria's ability to achieve its strategic objectives in the region and maintain its influence amidst changing geopolitical dynamics.

Keywords

Algerian diplomacy, Sahel region, Mali conflict, Niger security, Sudan crisis, Economic diplomacy,Regional stability, Non-intervention principle, Mediation