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For the Algerian People’s National Army, the priority is to defend the political order and its prerogatives in it.
Shortly after the People’s Republic of China was founded seventy years ago, China and Middle Eastern countries forged a bond over their mutual opposition to colonialism. Today, China is the region’s biggest foreign investor.
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In the absence of well-organised political forces, it has been easy for the army to put itself in the driver’s seat.
Algeria’s military will probably continue its direct and open involvement in politics, despite protests.
After 25 weeks of protests and a deep political impasse, it is now clear that the post-Bouteflika period is going to be bumpy. However, it is hard to forecast events in Algeria.
The most important shortcoming of the opposition parties is that they are focused on preserving their relationship with the regime rather than finding ways to advance the interest of society.
Political paralysis in Algeria is hampering urgently needed economic reforms.
For more than four months now, protesters in Algeria have been urging a clean-up of the country's politics and a new constitution.
As pushback increases against the Algerian protests, the United States has chosen to remain silent.
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