Security and Environmental Challenges: Algeria’s Vigilance on its Western Borders

Algeria is confronting growing security challenges along its western borders, ranging from environmental threats to criminal activities and regional instability. The contamination of the Oued Mouilah watercourse in Tlemcen province has emerged as a critical concern for water security and public health, prompting authorities to conduct technical investigations to determine the source of pollution. Simultaneously, Algeria continues its efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks that target the social fabric. Furthermore, security apparatuses remain focused on tracking organizations classified as terrorist, such as the MAK and Rachad, to protect the integrity of the state. These challenges are compounded by the deepening military and intelligence cooperation between the neighboring country and the Zionist entity, a shift that Algeria views as a direct strategic threat to the Maghreb region. Algeria maintains that its sovereignty is non-negotiable, relying on its robust state institutions and military strength to defend its national interests and territorial security.