Yasmina Allouche

Yasmina Allouche holds an MA in International Conflict Studies from Kings College London. Yasmina is a Deputy Researcher and writer at the TRT World Research Centre with a focus on North Africa.

Articles from author

Elections in Algeria: a facade to maintain the status quo?

Removing military control over Algeria's politics is a lengthy process that will not be ended by protests or elections.

7 MIN READ

Elections in Algeria: a facade to maintain the status quo?

Algeria's Africa Cup success unites a nation in political turmoil

The Algerian football team has become the pride of a nation in need of good news following five months of weekly protests prompted by former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika planning to run for a fifth term.

7 MIN READ

Algeria's Africa Cup success unites a nation in political turmoil

Banners and placards: a cover for cracks in the Algerian movement?

Memes, songs and slogans are driving the countrywide protests, but some people have started to differ on the language and choice of words used, exposing the fault lines among the demonstrators.

8 MIN READ

Banners and placards: a cover for cracks in the Algerian movement?

Algeria unseen: how the secret service kept the country hostage

To maintain their grip on power, the DRS is accused of carrying out large-scale violence, which includes rampant killings and assassinations, and has a history of undermining the country's civilian governments.

13 MIN READ

Algeria unseen: how the secret service kept the country hostage

A battle has been won, but the struggle continues - what now for Algeria?

The Algerian Army occupies a delicate position after Bouteflika's resignation. Now it must deliver on protesters’ demands without directly interfering in politics

7 MIN READ

A battle has been won, but the struggle continues - what now for Algeria?

Algeria’s revolutionary spirit is a legacy of the heroes that fought France

The death anniversary of one of Algeria's most revered revolutionaries, Larbi Ben M'Hidi, coincides with massive protests across the country. Has Algeria's elite forgotten the resilience of the spirit that gave them power in the first place?

9 MIN READ

Algeria’s revolutionary spirit is a legacy of the heroes that fought France

How migrants help Algeria’s political elite

The flow of migrants to Algeria has given the country access to financial assistance which allows the elite to neglect an internal humanitarian solution for migrants reaching their borders.

8 MIN READ

How migrants help Algeria’s political elite

It’s time to accept Tunisia has an insurgency problem

The post-Arab Spring democratisation process in Tunisia has been one of the more hopeful stories of the region's revolutions. But unfortunately today the country is fast becoming a buffer zone for Daesh and other extremists.

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It’s time to accept Tunisia has an insurgency problem

“We would rather live on bread and water than live under French occupation”

Algeria's war of independence continues to define how the state has evolved, yet promises made but not kept are what concerns the younger generation.

13 MIN READ

“We would rather live on bread and water than live under French occupation”

Warmongers and peacebuilders: how female leaders defy gender norms

Women have not caused anywhere near as much destruction and chaos as men in power have. Many women have, though, often defied the stereotypes associated with women leaders.

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Warmongers and peacebuilders: how female leaders defy gender norms