De Gaulle and Algeria
Which were the intentions of General de Gaulle to find a solution to the Algerian war when he returned to power in 1958? Almost 60 years after the end of the war, the mystery remains. Thanks to the use of the theories of change in the field of foreign policy analysis, this article aims to provide a new perspective on the path that led General de Gaulle to declare the self-determination of Algeria the 16th September 1959. Through the crossover study of French president’s action to influence its national and international environment, the purpose is to demonstrate that after trying to modify the balance of power at a national and international level, the French president opted for an acquiescent adaptation policy as a response to the pressures of the international milieu.