#Algeria's Su-57 purchase from #Russia is a result of the arms race in the #Maghreb. It also shows where Algiers' preferences lie in arms procurement, despite some diversification attempts. Francesco Salesio Schiavi @al-monitor.bsky.social with Douglas Barrie + me.
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/02/algeria-becomes-first-foreign-buyer-russias-su-57-fighter-jet-what-know