Memo 3, Group 4

To: American Foreign Policy Class From: Group 4 Date: 3/6/2019 RE: Heavy Pressures Promoting Political Transition, Lead to Resignation of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Executive Summary: Through weeks of heavy protest by the Algerian people, the push to remove President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has taken strides. On April 2nd 2019 the Algerian leader announced his resignation, leaving the country to see its first political transition in twenty years. However, protest continue as the people of Algeria claim this is a small victory in what is meant to come. In the past, the regime held the country together through its effective military, which played a significant role in enforcing law. Currently, this political transition hopes to push for an Algerian future that is run through democratic ruling and peace. With Bouteflika’s recent resignation, the country is eager to see what takes effect within the coming coming months. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika rise to power:...