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Rabah Arkam

Rabah Arkam is a Kabyle-born human rights advocate and engineer by academic training and professional experience, based in the United States. His work focuses on preserving and promoting Amazigh (Berber) identity and cultural rights, along with strong advocacy for democratic governance and political reform in Algeria and the wider North African region. Arkam’s activism highlights democracy, secularism, and regional autonomy within a federal system. He has contributed important analyzes on political change, cultural diversity, and the relationship between the state and society in complex sociopolitical contexts.

Kabylia: The Quest for Identity and Recognition in Algeria

Kabylia, the cultural and historical heart of Algeria, possesses a distinct identity shaped by its language, traditions, and pivotal role in the nation’s history. Hegel emphasized that the spirit of a people flourishes when its culture and institutions can develop…

Kabylia and the Challenge of National Pluralism in Algeria

Kabylia, a historical and cultural region located in the northeast of Algeria, has long been a space of strong identity expression within the Algerian nation. Through its attachment to the Amazigh language, education, cultural transmission, and civic engagement, this region…

Algeria’s Economic Transformation Under Constraints of Democracy and Freedom of Expression

Algeria, endowed with abundant natural resources, a dynamic youth population, and a history of struggle for independence, is undergoing significant economic transformation. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s initiatives during his second term reflect a strong commitment to modernizing the national economy. However,…

North Africa: The Enduring Jewish-Berber Relationship

For more than two thousand years, Jews and Berbers (Amazigh) lived together across the lands of North Africa, building communities, sharing languages, trading in the markets, and celebrating side by side. In a world that often emphasizes division, their story…

The Canary Islands: An Amazigh Legacy Hidden in the Atlantic

The Canary Islands are known worldwide for their sunny beaches, volcanic landscapes, and pleasant climate. But beneath the beauty and tourism lies a deeper, often forgotten truth. These islands were once home to an ancient people with strong roots in…

The Kabyle Diaspora in the United States: Living Between Freedom and Identity

The Kabyle people, an Amazigh (Berber) ethnic group native to the mountainous and Mediterranean region of Kabylia in northern Algeria, represent one of North Africa’s oldest and most enduring cultures. Known for their distinct language, Tamazight (Kabyle), and a deep-rooted…

Algeria’s Forgotten Truth: The Power of Amazigh Identity to Heal the World’s Divides

For too long, Algeria has concealed the most powerful aspect of its identity, the Amazigh (Berber) roots that stretch back thousands of years, long before the arrival of Islam or the colonial powers that sought to shape its destiny. This…

Kabylia and Its People: History, Culture, and the Viking Connection Theory

Kabylia is a mountainous region in northern Algeria, situated within the highlands of the Amazigh homeland along the Mediterranean coast. Known for its dramatic landscapes and independent spirit, it is home to the Kabyle people one of the largest Amazigh…

Borders of Fear: How Algerian and Moroccan Regimes Use Conflict to Distract from Domestic Repression

For decades, the conflict between Algeria and Morocco over Western Sahara has dominated headlines and shaped regional politics. Officially, it is presented as a struggle over sovereignty, self-determination, and territorial integrity. But behind this carefully crafted narrative lies a deeper…

Algeria: Honoring Pluralism for a Stronger Nation

Algerian identity cannot be reduced to a singular narrative. It is the result of a long and complex historical journey shaped by diverse influences: Berber (Amazigh), Arab, African, Mediterranean, Andalusian, Ottoman, and French; that have each left a distinct mark.…

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