European Intelligence Reports: Algeria’s Presidency, Military, and Intelligence Services in a State of Total Paralysis
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Algerian diplomacy is facing an unprecedented period of confusion amid a series of crises and tensions that have increasingly isolated the country on the international stage. According to European intelligence reports, Algeria’s decision-making centers—represented by the presidency, the military, and intelligence services—are suffering from a state of total paralysis. This is reflected in erratic policies and successive diplomatic crises with several countries, including Morocco, Spain, France, the United Arab Emirates, Niger, and Mali.
One of the most prominent manifestations of this crisis, as reported by Maghreb Intelligence, is the escalation with France. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced retaliatory measures in response to Algeria’s refusal to take back 60 of its deported nationals from France. This tension highlights Algeria’s rigid stance, as Paris responded by revoking visa exemptions for Algerian diplomatic passport holders, further deepening the rift between the two countries.
What is even more concerning, according to European diplomatic reports, is Algeria’s extremely slow response to these crises, coupled with its growing isolation from the global political scene. While international relations are undergoing rapid transformations and alliances are being reshaped, Algerian decision-makers appear unaware of the magnitude of these changes, choosing instead to cling to rigid positions that are out of step with the new reality.
Algeria’s tensions are not limited to France but have also extended to the regional sphere, where the country has lost its ability to exert effective influence in the Maghreb and the Sahel regions. While regional and global powers are adapting to new strategic approaches, Algeria seems trapped in outdated perceptions that fail to align with current developments.
A European diplomat who worked in Algeria for years described the current situation as “a stark contradiction between Algeria’s pivotal geographic position and its declining diplomatic role.” Instead of strengthening its influence, Algeria is adopting confrontational policies that only deepen its isolation—both economically and politically—limiting its ability to build genuine strategic partnerships.
Western intelligence sources believe this political and diplomatic stagnation reflects a leadership crisis within the Algerian regime. There is an absence of a clear vision for the future, and the ruling circles seem incapable of implementing serious reforms that align with global shifts. The pressing question remains: Can Algeria overcome this paralysis, or will it continue down the path of international isolation, with potentially severe long-term consequences?
