Geoff Porter published an op-ed in the New York Times on 8 April 2014 that discusses Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent visit to Algeria against the backdrop of Algeria’s presidential elections on 17 April. Algeria is a critical component of North African political stability and powerful counter-terrorism partner, but there are serious questions about how the presidential elections will proceed and what the implications for the next presidential term will be. To read the op-ed click here.