Algerian Expert: A lost cause, the Sahara issue has become a Diplomatic and Economic deadlock that is ruining the “Generals’” Algeria
Algeria, under the grip of its military junta, is sinking deeper into international isolation. A video recently circulated on social media has exposed a harsh reality: the obsession of Algerian generals with the Moroccan Sahara issue continues to exact a heavy toll, both diplomatically and economically. The remarks of an Algerian economic intelligence expert, made during a televised interview, reveal the depth of the chasm into which the country is plunging.
A Confession of Failure on the International Stage
In this interview, the expert openly acknowledged that the military junta’s relentless support for a lost cause—the fictitious independence of the Sahara—has caused “massive diplomatic and financial problems” for Algeria. He pointed out that the United Nations Security Council, dominated by permanent members supportive of Morocco’s position, has solidified international recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Far from wielding influence on the global stage, Algeria is described as a “negligible player,” incapable of shaping major international decisions. This reality is one the ruling generals refuse to acknowledge, instead persisting in policies that isolate the country and weaken its economy.
An Economy Strangled by Military Obsession
For decades, Algeria’s military junta has funneled enormous resources into funding the Polisario Front, a separatist movement lacking legitimacy. Meanwhile, the country’s infrastructure deteriorates, citizens’ purchasing power erodes, and future prospects dwindle. Public funds that should be allocated to education, healthcare, or economic development are squandered on a cause that has already been lost on diplomatic and legal fronts.
Experts confirm that billions are wasted annually on this futile battle, while the Algerian people endure endemic unemployment, skyrocketing inflation, and a massive brain drain.
“An Army with a Country, Not a Country with an Army”
This infamous phrase perfectly encapsulates Algeria’s grim reality. The military has seized power and reduced Algeria to a state serving only its ambitions. Obsessed with its rivalry with Morocco, the regime neglects the aspirations of its people.
The contrast is stark: while Morocco expands its international influence through strategic partnerships and innovative investments, Algeria remains trapped in a sterile policy of confrontation, hindered by archaic military governance.
A Call for Clarity Among Algerian Public Opinion
The statements of this Algerian economic intelligence expert serve as a wake-up call. They demand a national reckoning with the deadlock into which the military junta has plunged the country.
Algeria stands to gain much by abandoning its separatist ambitions and adopting a constructive stance on the regional stage.
The international recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara is now a firmly established reality, backed by global powers such as the United States, France, and other influential members of the European Union. Persisting in denying this reality will only deepen Algeria’s isolation and worsen the suffering of its people.
The Future of Algeria in Question
In the face of this alarming situation, one question remains: how much longer will the Algerian people tolerate seeing their resources and future sacrificed at the altar of their generals’ excessive ambitions?
True independence for Algeria will not come from slogans but from its ability to free itself from military domination, build a state that serves its citizens, and reconcile with its neighbors to create a shared and prosperous future.
Abderrazzak Boussaid/Le7tv
