A joint military dialogue between the US and Algeria to enhance cooperation in military training and arms supplies recently concluded yesterday, 6 December, despite the North African state’s close ties with Moscow. “The United States of America appreciates the continued relationship with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on defence matters of common interest to ensure the security of both countries,” reads the press release of the US embassy in Algeria published on 5 December. A day prior, an Algerian delegation met in Washington with Jennifer Zakriski, US Deputy Assistant of Defense…