Algeria
Relations between Algeria and the U.N. have been contentious since 2007, when the fallout of a deadly al-Qaeda terrorist attack led to a variety of internal investigations pinning blame on Algiers. One initial report of the attack, which left 17 dead, criticized the Algerian Interior Ministry for failing to act on warnings of an impending attack. But does a political falling out explain the country's U.N. skepticism? Not necessarily. The real dilemma for the U.N. may stem from Washington's influence on the Security Council. Unlike other African countries - which have, in recent years, responded positively to American leadership - Algeria, like other Arab countries, has soured on the United States in the past couple of years. Global Top 5s is a monthly feature by RealClearWorld.com powered by Gallup's worldwide research. Learn more at Gallup.com.
