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Oct 2021
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What's behind France and Algeria's diplo...

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Algeria is very angry at Emmanuel Macron.

The French President has reportedly questioned the existence of an Algerian nation before his country colonized this North African country. Macron also lashed out at the current political system in Algeria, describing it as tired and weakened by the angry popular movement in recent years.

What's behind Macron's controversial remarks? And why now?

Join host Imran Khan. 

With guests, Deputy director of Foundation for Strategic Research Bruno Tertrais, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Qatar University Youcef Bouandel, and Journalist and Author Adama Gaye. 

 

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