{"product_id":"9781350615380","title":"Algeria on the Global Stage The Paradox of Influence","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAlgeria on the Global Stage\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Paradox of Influence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDalia Ghanem\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Africa \/ North\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlgeria is Africa's largest country. It boasts vast territory, abundant natural resources, a strategic Mediterranean coastline and a youthful population of over 45 million.\u003c\/b\u003e It also has a well-equipped military, ranked 25th globally. So why does Algeria, a country with all the traditional hallmarks of a \"big state\", exert such limited influence on the global stage?\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eIn this book, Dalia Ghanem unpacks Algeria's \"big state, small politics\" paradox by meticulously examining four key hindering factors: internal political dynamics dominated by a security-focused military; a persistent rentier economy that stifles diversification and external engagement; a hesitant and often reactive foreign policy; and a neglected international image that fails to capitalize on its rich cultural heritage. Through this compelling analysis, the book not only sheds light on Algeria's trajectory but also offers crucial insights into the evolving dynamics of power and influence in the 21st century. The book broaches a central puzzle in international relations and is essential reading for anyone interested in global affairs, North African politics, and the shifting landscape of international power.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDalia Ghanem\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Fellow and Director of the Conflict and Security Program at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, Doha, Qatar. Previously, Ghanem served as Director of the MENA Program and Senior Analyst at the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), Paris, France. She has worked as Senior Resident Scholar at the Carnegie Middle East Center, Beirut, Lebanon, for a decade. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding the Persistence of Competitive Authoritarianism in Algeria\u003c\/i\u003e (2022).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350615380\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331280633996,"sku":"9781350615380","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_39cdc5d0-f6cd-47cf-a978-36889e243410.jpg?v=1783595655","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350615380","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}