NORTH AFRICA:
Algeria's Hard Times Fray Scientific Bonds
Aude Sonneville
CAMBRIDGE, U.K.--Recent events, from global terrorism to natural disasters, have dampened hopes that Algeria will be able to renew its once-strong scientific ties. Researchers looking to do fieldwork are pessimistic about a quick resumption of their projects. But several Algerian scientists believe that the recent improvement in relations with France and commitments from their own leaders will not be reversed.