Saudis’ troubled ties in region threaten Trump's anti-Iran agenda

The Trump administration is tightening the screws on Iran, but Saudi Arabia, Iran's archnemesis, may not be of help drumming up support for the US policy given the state of its current relations in the Arab world.

Legacy: Gulf

Algeria’s protesters vie for uncertain legacy

Although weekslong protests in Algeria managed to dislodge the president and regime-linked figures, many challenges lie ahead still.

Algeria

Algeria’s army moves from arbiter to central player in politics

The protests have thrust Algeria’s behind-the-scenes kingmaker into an unwelcome limelight.

Algeria

Algeria officials show growing signs of desperation as protests push on

Protests continue in Algeria, where the regime hopes its selective culling of the political elite will appease the demonstrators.

Algeria

How unemployment helped drive Algeria protests

In addition to charges of nepotism and corruption among the ruling class, bleak employment prospects — particularly for youth — drove many Algerians to the streets.

Algeria

The emerging front-runners in Algeria’s uncertain election

Four prospective candidates have the organizational support and the name recognition to launch credible campaigns on short notice.

Algeria

Protests drag on as Algerians demand real change

Protests in Algeria continue even with an interim president in place and fresh elections set for July, and the country’s economy may soon suffer.

Algeria

Is Bouteflika’s resignation enough to quell Algerian protests?

With further protests planned later this week, it is becoming increasingly clear that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s resignation is unlikely to mark a neat conclusion to this tumultuous period in Algeria’s history.

Algeria

Algerian protesters reject military's gambit to maintain power

Algeria's army chief has called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to be declared unfit, paving the way for a caretaker president. But protesters argue the military must hand power to the people.

Algeria

Nervous Riyadh anxious about Algiers

The Saudi Kingdom watches cautiously as Algerian protesters bring back the 2019 version of the Arab Spring to demand an open political system.

Saudi Arabia

Algerians keep up mass protests for fifth consecutive week

Over the past week, many within the Algerian government have switched over to the side the protesters, but it's unclear how welcome they will be this late in the game.

Algeria

Russia expects to maintain footprint in Algeria despite unrest

In Moscow, the Algerian and Russian foreign ministers discussed the North African country's domestic political crisis, their mutual dislike for foreign intervention and the need to elevate bilateral ties.

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