THE MEDITERRANEAN DIMENSION OF EUROPEAN–ALGERIAN COOPERATION IN ADDRESSING TERRORISM

Abstract

This study aims to examine the frameworks and projects of the European–Algerian partnership within an approach to building cooperative security relations in the field of combating international terrorism, particularly in the security domain, which has been a focus of Mediterranean countries through initiatives within the framework of the European Community’s Mediterranean policy. This policy outlines the Mediterranean dimension in the field of security cooperation to confront terrorism, illegal migration, drug trafficking, and organized crime in the Mediterranean region. Accordingly, Algeria is considered one of the countries that has suffered the scourge of terrorism, which has enabled it to acquire a significant position and an effective role among Western countries, especially the countries of the European Union. This has allowed it to become a key partner in combating this phenomenon within the framework of cooperation initiatives with European states.