Posts From Emily Boulter
Middle East/North Africa
Natural resources and energy
Algeria feels squeezed by falling energy prices
With an economy heavily dependent on oil, Algeria has launched a series of measures to secure falling revenues. Within OPEC, Algeria, perhaps more than other of its oil-producing members, is
Middle East/North Africa
Security
Algeria’s Changes at the Top Cause Uncertainty
In late July Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika called for the dismissal of three senior security officials. Without a formal announcement, many are now questioning the reasons behind the decision. On
Middle East/North Africa
Security
Violent sectarianism on the rise in Algeria
Recently, the southern Algerian province of Ghardaia was the scene of intense clashes between Arab and Berber communities. Many Algerians are now demanding that the government do more to address