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New Degree Press, 2021

Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately—or to obs... more Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately—or to observe firsthand this pivotal chapter in the nation’s history. It’s a story that reveals much about the relationship between citizens and leaders, about the sanctity of human dignity, and about the power of dreams and the courage to pursue them.

Nearly two-thirds of Algeria's population is under the age of 35. Growing up during or soon after the violent conflict that wracked Algeria during the 1990's, and amid the powerful influences of global online culture, this generation views the world much differently than their parents or grandparents do.

The Algerian Dream: Youth and the Quest for Dignity invites readers to discover this generation, their hopes for the future and, most significantly, the frustrations that have brought them into the streets en masse since 2019, peacefully challenging a long-established order. After seven years living and working alongside these young people across Algeria, Andrew G. Farrand shares his insights on what makes the next generation tick in North Africa’s sleeping giant.

Just World Books, Sep 1, 2017

By Zohra Drif, translated from the French by Andrew G. Farrand, foreword by Lakhdar Brahimi This... more By Zohra Drif, translated from the French by Andrew G. Farrand, foreword by Lakhdar Brahimi

This gripping insider’s account chronicles how and why a young woman in 1950s Algiers joined the armed wing of Algeria’s national liberation movement to combat her country’s French occupiers. When the movement’s leaders turned to Drif and her female colleagues to conduct attacks in retaliation for French aggression against the local population, they leapt at the chance. Their actions were later portrayed in Gillo Pontecorvo’s famed film The Battle of Algiers. When first published in French in 2013, this intimate memoir was met with great acclaim and no small amount of controversy. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand not only the anti-colonial struggles of the 20th century and their relevance today, but also the specific challenges that women often confronted (and overcame) in those movements.

Papers by Andrew G . Farrand

The Politics of Green Hydrogen Cooperation: Emerging Dynamics in Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania, 2023

Europe's growing interest in securing green hydrogen from North Africa is part of a strategic eff... more Europe's growing interest in securing green hydrogen from North Africa is part of a strategic effort to enhance its energy security. The promise of green hydrogen projects in Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania is substantial, offering economic growth and job opportunities. However, numerous factors limit these countries’ ability to develop robust local green hydrogen sectors, while political disputes—particularly around Western Sahara—complicate regional collaboration. European actors can play an important role in advancing green hydrogen’s development in the region, but must tread carefully to secure local buy-in and avoid exacerbating tensions within or between these countries.

This thesis begins with an overview of the interactions between users, technological tools, and t... more This thesis begins with an overview of the interactions between users, technological tools, and their environment in three contemporary periods in the human quest for knowledge. It introduces key thinkers and theories from the dawn of the Information Age (1920s-1980s), the Knowledge Management era (KM; 1990s-2000s), and the recent surge in Personal Knowledge Management (PKM; 2010s-present). This historical survey reveals and confirms the anomalous nature of the KM period, as well as the reversion to the norm represented by the current PKM revolution. It analyzes impacts of the recent emergence of “tools for thought” currently propelling the PKM movement, then presents a case study of the application Obsidian. One of the most promising tools of this era, the author argues, Obsidian nevertheless contains a flaw that risks hindering its potential and that of the ongoing economic revolution. The author proposes a solution—a plugin concept called SmartOutline—and validates it through feedback from domain experts and the Obsidian user community. The confirmation of the hypothesis and of the proposed solution’s relevance resolves some questions while raising others about this fast-growing field.

Ce mémoire commence par une exploration des interactions entre les utilisateurs, les outils techn... more Ce mémoire commence par une exploration des interactions entre les utilisateurs, les outils technologiques et l’environnement de trois grandes périodes contemporaines dans la quête humaine de la connaissance. Il introduit les principaux penseurs et théories de l’aube de l’Ere de l’information (années 1920-1980), de l’âge de la gestion des connaissances (KM ; années 1990-2000) et de l’envolée récente de la gestion des connaissances personnelles (PKM ; années 2010-aujourd’hui). Cet aperçu historique révèle et justifie le caractère exceptionnel de la période du KM, ainsi que le retour aux sources que représente la présente révolution PKM. Il analyse l’impact de l’émergence, durant ces dernières années, de nouveaux « outils de réflexion » qui contribuent à l’accélération du mouvement PKM, avant de présenter une étude de cas de l’application Obsidian. L’un des outils les plus prometteurs de cette époque, selon l’hypothèse avancée par l’auteur Obsidian contient néanmoins une faille qui risque de freiner son potentiel et celui de la révolution économique en cours. L’auteur propose une solution - un module conceptuel appelé SmartOutline - avant de la valider auprès d’experts qualifiés et de la communauté d’utilisateurs Obsidian. La confirmation de l’hypothèse et de la pertinence de la solution résout certaines questions, mais en soulève d’autres interrogations concernant ce domaine en plein essor.

European Council on Foreign Relations, Oct 6, 2022

- Russia’s war on Ukraine has reshaped European energy markets and lent new urgency to the EU’s d... more - Russia’s war on Ukraine has reshaped European energy markets and lent new urgency to the EU’s decarbonisation plans, altering the incentives of the bloc’s energy partners.
- Surging demand for Algeria’s oil and gas exports has temporarily undercut pressure for domestic reform, including in the energy sector.
- But growing local energy consumption and European plans to reduce fossil fuel imports in favour of renewables threaten Algeria’s rentier system.
- The country’s leaders have taken only minimal steps to build renewable energy capacity and remain fixated on raising hydrocarbon investment.
- While Algeria has little spare capacity to increase its hydrocarbon exports in the short term, it holds far more promise for Europe as a long-term partner in renewable energy.
- Europe’s ambitious climate goals, deep pockets, and technical expertise make it well placed to help Algeria kick-start a robust energy transition – if the country chooses to go along.
- At a high-level energy dialogue this month, EU and Algerian officials will convene for the first of many discussions to reshape the future of their energy partnership.

New Degree Press, 2021

Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately—or to obs... more Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately—or to observe firsthand this pivotal chapter in the nation’s history. It’s a story that reveals much about the relationship between citizens and leaders, about the sanctity of human dignity, and about the power of dreams and the courage to pursue them.

Nearly two-thirds of Algeria's population is under the age of 35. Growing up during or soon after the violent conflict that wracked Algeria during the 1990's, and amid the powerful influences of global online culture, this generation views the world much differently than their parents or grandparents do.

The Algerian Dream: Youth and the Quest for Dignity invites readers to discover this generation, their hopes for the future and, most significantly, the frustrations that have brought them into the streets en masse since 2019, peacefully challenging a long-established order. After seven years living and working alongside these young people across Algeria, Andrew G. Farrand shares his insights on what makes the next generation tick in North Africa’s sleeping giant.

Just World Books, Sep 1, 2017

By Zohra Drif, translated from the French by Andrew G. Farrand, foreword by Lakhdar Brahimi This... more By Zohra Drif, translated from the French by Andrew G. Farrand, foreword by Lakhdar Brahimi

This gripping insider’s account chronicles how and why a young woman in 1950s Algiers joined the armed wing of Algeria’s national liberation movement to combat her country’s French occupiers. When the movement’s leaders turned to Drif and her female colleagues to conduct attacks in retaliation for French aggression against the local population, they leapt at the chance. Their actions were later portrayed in Gillo Pontecorvo’s famed film The Battle of Algiers. When first published in French in 2013, this intimate memoir was met with great acclaim and no small amount of controversy. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand not only the anti-colonial struggles of the 20th century and their relevance today, but also the specific challenges that women often confronted (and overcame) in those movements.

The Politics of Green Hydrogen Cooperation: Emerging Dynamics in Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania, 2023

Europe's growing interest in securing green hydrogen from North Africa is part of a strategic eff... more Europe's growing interest in securing green hydrogen from North Africa is part of a strategic effort to enhance its energy security. The promise of green hydrogen projects in Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania is substantial, offering economic growth and job opportunities. However, numerous factors limit these countries’ ability to develop robust local green hydrogen sectors, while political disputes—particularly around Western Sahara—complicate regional collaboration. European actors can play an important role in advancing green hydrogen’s development in the region, but must tread carefully to secure local buy-in and avoid exacerbating tensions within or between these countries.

This thesis begins with an overview of the interactions between users, technological tools, and t... more This thesis begins with an overview of the interactions between users, technological tools, and their environment in three contemporary periods in the human quest for knowledge. It introduces key thinkers and theories from the dawn of the Information Age (1920s-1980s), the Knowledge Management era (KM; 1990s-2000s), and the recent surge in Personal Knowledge Management (PKM; 2010s-present). This historical survey reveals and confirms the anomalous nature of the KM period, as well as the reversion to the norm represented by the current PKM revolution. It analyzes impacts of the recent emergence of “tools for thought” currently propelling the PKM movement, then presents a case study of the application Obsidian. One of the most promising tools of this era, the author argues, Obsidian nevertheless contains a flaw that risks hindering its potential and that of the ongoing economic revolution. The author proposes a solution—a plugin concept called SmartOutline—and validates it through feedback from domain experts and the Obsidian user community. The confirmation of the hypothesis and of the proposed solution’s relevance resolves some questions while raising others about this fast-growing field.

Ce mémoire commence par une exploration des interactions entre les utilisateurs, les outils techn... more Ce mémoire commence par une exploration des interactions entre les utilisateurs, les outils technologiques et l’environnement de trois grandes périodes contemporaines dans la quête humaine de la connaissance. Il introduit les principaux penseurs et théories de l’aube de l’Ere de l’information (années 1920-1980), de l’âge de la gestion des connaissances (KM ; années 1990-2000) et de l’envolée récente de la gestion des connaissances personnelles (PKM ; années 2010-aujourd’hui). Cet aperçu historique révèle et justifie le caractère exceptionnel de la période du KM, ainsi que le retour aux sources que représente la présente révolution PKM. Il analyse l’impact de l’émergence, durant ces dernières années, de nouveaux « outils de réflexion » qui contribuent à l’accélération du mouvement PKM, avant de présenter une étude de cas de l’application Obsidian. L’un des outils les plus prometteurs de cette époque, selon l’hypothèse avancée par l’auteur Obsidian contient néanmoins une faille qui risque de freiner son potentiel et celui de la révolution économique en cours. L’auteur propose une solution - un module conceptuel appelé SmartOutline - avant de la valider auprès d’experts qualifiés et de la communauté d’utilisateurs Obsidian. La confirmation de l’hypothèse et de la pertinence de la solution résout certaines questions, mais en soulève d’autres interrogations concernant ce domaine en plein essor.

European Council on Foreign Relations, Oct 6, 2022

- Russia’s war on Ukraine has reshaped European energy markets and lent new urgency to the EU’s d... more - Russia’s war on Ukraine has reshaped European energy markets and lent new urgency to the EU’s decarbonisation plans, altering the incentives of the bloc’s energy partners.
- Surging demand for Algeria’s oil and gas exports has temporarily undercut pressure for domestic reform, including in the energy sector.
- But growing local energy consumption and European plans to reduce fossil fuel imports in favour of renewables threaten Algeria’s rentier system.
- The country’s leaders have taken only minimal steps to build renewable energy capacity and remain fixated on raising hydrocarbon investment.
- While Algeria has little spare capacity to increase its hydrocarbon exports in the short term, it holds far more promise for Europe as a long-term partner in renewable energy.
- Europe’s ambitious climate goals, deep pockets, and technical expertise make it well placed to help Algeria kick-start a robust energy transition – if the country chooses to go along.
- At a high-level energy dialogue this month, EU and Algerian officials will convene for the first of many discussions to reshape the future of their energy partnership.