Algerian Radio
General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, presided this Thursday at the National Army Club in Beni Messous (1st Military Region) over the opening of a seminar organized by the General Directorate of Documentation and External Security (DGDSE). The seminar was titled: “External Threats in Light of Geopolitical and Technological Transformations: Security Challenges and Strategic Stakes”.
The seminar was attended by the Prime Minister, accompanied by the Director of Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, several members of the Government, and advisors to the President of the Republic. Also present were the Secretary General of the Ministry of National Defense, Forces Commanders, the Director of Cabinet of the Ministry of National Defense, the Commander of the 1st Military Region, Heads of Departments, the Inspector General of the Army, central directors from the Ministry of National Defense and the Staff of the People's National Army, as well as high-ranking officials and specialized experts.
In his opening remarks, the General welcomed the distinguished guests, emphasizing that this scientific event falls within the persistent efforts exerted by the various structures and components of the People's National Army. These efforts aim to instill a culture of proactive thinking and to strengthen strategic and security forecasting mechanisms, allowing for a deeper understanding of the transformations currently reshaping the world:
“This scientific event falls within the persistent efforts exerted by the various structures and components of the People's National Army. These efforts aim to instill a culture of proactive thinking and to strengthen strategic and security forecasting mechanisms, allowing for a deeper understanding of the transformations currently reshaping the world, and for grasping their various dimensions and potential implications for our country's security, stability, and vital interests.
These transformations have led to the emergence of an international environment characterized by a high degree of complexity, interdependence, and strategic uncertainty. This environment is further marked by intensifying competition over resources and spheres of influence, particularly through the adoption of new tools for influence and pressure.
Specifically within this framework, successive developments in the fields of cyberspace, artificial intelligence, and data management have contributed to restructuring the logic of power. Consequently, the control over research and development (R&D) and the production of knowledge has become a decisive factor in determining the balance of power and influence in international relations.
Furthermore, mastering forecasting tools and building proactive scenarios constitute vital keys for strategic and security decision-making, while enhancing the maturity levels of the state's public policies.”
The General further emphasized that Algeria continues to bolster its strategic vigilance by adopting proactive approaches to deal with various challenges. This commitment ensures that Algeria remains a reliable international partner and an influential player within its geo-security sphere:
“In the midst of these transformations, Algeria continues to bolster its strategic vigilance by adopting proactive approaches to deal with various challenges. This ensures that Algeria remains a reliable international partner and an influential player within its geo-security sphere.
In this same vein, our formidable army—under the leadership of the President of the Republic, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Minister of National Defense—continues its efforts to enhance and elevate its operational readiness. This involves the ongoing modernization of its military equipment and the advancement of its training systems, ensuring a permanent capability to effectively confront all forms of current and future threats, and making our country an impregnable fortress of security and stability”.
Following his remarks, the General officially declared the seminar open. The event proceeded with several presentations addressing various dimensions of external threats, followed by interventions from experts and specialists. These contributions enriched the discussions on the diverse strategic issues presented.
