As the Franco-Algerian writer remains detained in Algeria since mid-November, the question of Paris’s leverage looms large. This isn’t just a legal matter; it’s deeply political.

Ever since his incarceration, the author of “2084: la fin du monde” has become a focal point of concern. While he may be Algerian by birth, his French nationality involves us all. In the face of this crisis, the government has opted for a discreet approach, banking on behind-the-scenes diplomacy. However, sources reveal that France struggles to initiate dialogue with Algeria. Should this impasse continue, there are potential means of exerting pressure.