The nation has longstanding ties to both Russia and China, and its relations with the United States have been frigid ever since the presidency of Donald Trump. China supported the FLN both before and after Algeria’s independence, and it was the first non-Arab country to recognize Algeria’s provisional government. The USSR, like China, welcomed Algeria’s independence, quickly providing the country with massive loans and various types of assistance. China’s endorsement of Western Sahara’s self-determination stands in direct contrast with the official line of the United States. Trump’s recognition of Morocco’s territorial claims received widespread condemnation, especially given Morocco’s deteriorating relations with both the United States and the European Union.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 21, 2023 16:20 UTC