The recent episode of France 2's investigative program «Complément d'enquête» has intensified tensions between Algiers and Paris, following revelations about Emmanuel Macron's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a move perceived as a betrayal by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. As diplomatic relations fray, Algeria seems to be recalibrating its approach, downplaying the Western Sahara issue in favor of mending ties with France.