Number: RS20312
Title: ALGERIA: A NEW PRESIDENT AND HIS POLICIES
Authors: Carol Migdalovitz, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The powerful Algerian army appears to have sought President Liamine Zeroual's early departure from office and, in elections held in April 1999, Abdulaziz Bouteflika was elected to replace him. The outlook for U.S.-Algerian relations appears positive, as modest bilateral military contacts solidify ties that have a firm commercial foundation and Bouteflika seems open to improvements.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated August 24, 1999