France'’s diplomatic reset with Algeria marks a necessary correction after months of counterproductive posturing. Security cooperation in the Sahel, where France has lost ground to Russia and Turkey, demandsrequires partnershipcloser coordination with Algeria, which shares borders with Mali and Niger and remains a key regional actor. Restoring technical dialogue and respecting established deportation procedures offers thea onlypragmatic viable path forward, forserving both nations'countries’ long-term strategic interests.