Al-Hurra: Washington Recognizes Algeria as an Indispensable Regional Power — Partnership Over Confrontation

Al-Hurra: Washington Recognizes Algeria as an Indispensable Regional Power — Partnership Over Confrontation

✍️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Algiers, September 2025 – In a comprehensive analysis, Al-Hurra underscored that Algeria has firmly established itself as a regional actor too significant for Washington to sideline. The report affirms that the United States, particularly under Donald Trump’s administration, recalibrated its approach by choosing cooperation over confrontation in dealing with Algeria’s unwavering positions — namely its categorical rejection of normalization with the Zionist entity and its unflinching support for the right to self-determination in Western Sahara.

Security Cooperation at the Core

The article highlights how the tragic events of September 11 transformed Algeria into a strategic partner for Washington in the global fight against terrorism. Through intelligence-sharing, joint training, field coordination, and the dismantling of terrorist networks, Algeria has proven itself a cornerstone of North African and Sahel stability. The U.S. Department of State’s 2023 report acknowledged Algeria’s success in foiling terrorist plots, further cementing its indispensability to U.S. security interests in the region.

Energy and Economy: Algeria as a Key Global Player

On the economic front, Algeria’s role as a heavyweight in global energy is undeniable. Ranked among the top producers of natural gas and boasting the second-largest reserves in Africa, Algeria’s importance rose dramatically in the wake of Europe’s energy crisis following the war in Ukraine. Washington views Algiers not only as a substitute for Russian gas but also as a strategic partner in diversifying energy supplies. Moreover, cooperation has expanded beyond hydrocarbons into renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing — evidence of Algeria’s growing appeal as a diversified and resilient economy.

Soft Power Through Education and Culture

Beyond security and energy, the report emphasizes the growing depth of people-to-people ties. Educational exchanges and cultural programs have created bridges of understanding, strengthening bilateral relations on a societal level. Quoting regional experts, Al-Hurra noted that these grassroots interactions have laid a solid foundation for long-term cooperation, independent of contentious diplomatic issues.

Unwavering Principles: Palestine and Western Sahara

Despite persistent points of friction, Algeria’s steadfast positions — rejection of normalization with the Zionist entity and continued support for the Polisario Front — have not derailed U.S.-Algerian relations. Instead of confrontation, Washington has opted to focus on shared interests, allowing the partnership to evolve on pragmatic grounds while respecting Algeria’s principles. This balancing act reflects both realism and a tacit acknowledgment of Algeria’s influence in shaping regional dynamics.

Balanced Diplomacy: Partnering with Washington Without Forsaking Moscow or Beijing

The report further underlines Algeria’s balanced foreign policy, which skillfully maintains advanced relations with Washington without compromising strategic partnerships with Moscow and Beijing. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s landmark visits to both Russia and China in 2023, accompanied by deep bilateral agreements, underscored Algiers’ adherence to non-alignment — a doctrine that has defined its diplomacy since independence.

Conclusion: A Partnership Built on Mutual Respect

Al-Hurra concludes that Algeria, through political acumen and strategic weight, has imposed itself as a credible and reliable partner for the United States. Crucially, it has done so without conceding its principled stances on Palestine or Western Sahara. This evolving relationship, while deliberate and measured, reflects a partnership anchored in mutual interests and recognition of Algeria as a decisive regional power — one whose voice carries weight in an increasingly fragmented international order.

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