The most problematic legacy of Anglo-French interventionism in Africa, and especially in North Africa, is imperialism. What proves most detrimental, however, is not merely the colonial past itself but the persistence of imperial practices well into the post-independence era. In fact, during the post-colonial period, many of Africa's new states have struggled to overcome the master-slave mentality inherited from the colonial era and have maintained a patronizing and imperious style of governance that falls short of understanding their own people.
The colonial perspective, which has continued after independence, also manifests itself in the academic realm. Most recent research on Algeria continues to focus on the French colonial period (1830-1962) and the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962). However, it is worth noting that studies focusing on modern Algeria have begun to make noteworthy contributions to the literature, albeit in limited numbers, particularly in light of the impact of the popular uprisings in the Middle East in 2011.
