International Relations Post Independence

Hello Delegates,

Conference is coming up, and we hope you're just as excited as we are! As you write your position papers and learn more about your characters, we wanted to continue to bring in some outside sources that you find insightful.  

While our committee focuses on the Algerian Revolution's timeline directly, it is also important to consider these events in the broader scope of European colonialism. In Algeria, as in most other post-colonial countries, the transition to an independent state is rarely a smooth process and there are long lasting socioeconomic, political, and cultural impacts. I found this article on the Algeria-Europe economic integration interesting, especially the beginning which provides some insights to Algeria's international relations immediately after the war.

There are many factors that go into a country's decisions on foreign policy. As noted in the article, Algeria mostly distanced itself from Europe, understandably so as Algeria recovers from a violent revolution. However, Algeria did form closer relationships with other countries and has interesting relations with the region known as the Maghreb. 

Comment below your thoughts on this article or any connections you may draw to other post-colonial countries! If you can make any connections to your own research or events of the Algerian Revolution itself, feel free to post those too!

-- Srisai

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