{"id":13693,"date":"2025-09-11T14:57:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=13693"},"modified":"2025-09-11T14:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T13:57:50","slug":"the-sea-is-not-just-a-trade-route-but-a-field-for-sovereignty-deterrence-and-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=13693","title":{"rendered":"The Sea is Not Just a Trade Route, But a Field for Sovereignty, Deterrence, and Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Algerian Ministry of National Defense released a video on Thursday, September 11, 2025, highlighting the glorious history and achievements of the Algerian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea throughout the ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry stated: &#8220;The Algerian Navy has inscribed its glories and prosperous history, a radiant maritime power that made it one of the influential forces in the Mediterranean, turning its ports into impregnable naval fortresses resistant to colonial ambitions.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry praised the valor of the men who &#8220;forged an immortal legacy with their fleets, ships bearing the flag high and fluttering, led by cannons and flying the banners of sovereignty.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It affirmed that &#8220;the sea is not just a passage for trade, but a field for sovereignty, deterrence, and protection,&#8221; noting that this glory &#8220;was not born from arms alone but from the experience and leadership arts that distinguished the Algerian Navy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry continued: &#8220;Today, with the same determination, our naval forces continue to safeguard this ancient heritage through modern military training programs and advanced curricula, which we experienced as a media team during 34 days of navigation in the high seas and oceans, reporting on the Summer 2025 training campaign aboard the sailing ship of the -Navigator- School, one of the foremost strongholds of modern training in our People&#8217;s National Army.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This video not only celebrates the Algerian Navy&#8217;s storied past but also underscores its ongoing role in safeguarding national sovereignty and contributing to regional stability in the Mediterranean. The Algerian Navy has historically been a formidable force, dominating the sea for centuries and serving as a shield against colonial incursions, as evidenced by its pivotal role during the Ottoman era and post-independence modernization efforts. Today, it remains a key player in the Western Mediterranean, equipped with advanced vessels and submarines to monitor and defend Algeria&#8217;s extensive coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=798342512611445\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=798342512611445<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Algerian Ministry of National Defense released a video on Thursday, September 11, 2025, highlighting the glorious history and achievements of the Algerian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea throughout the ages. 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