CHAPTER TWO: HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND CURRENT CHALLENGES conservative and reformist forces. The second lies at the heart of the construction of an Algerian nation, which includes the richness and diversity of its civilisation and its linguistic, regional, ethno-cultural and religious heritage. All these factors create internal and regional dynamics that must be handled with care and determination to respond to Algeria‟s aspirations and its vocation as an African country in the Maghreb world that is being globalised. 102. 54 It is in the context of Algeria‟s efforts to face the situation that the APRM was invited to conduct a review of the country. In this regard, it is important to underscore the important role played by the country‟s leadership, at all levels, but at the highest level in particular, in setting the tone for open participation in the APR process. The CRM would like to emphasise that it has benefited from the tireless personal support of His Excellency Mr Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People‟s Democratic Republic of Algeria. Indeed, this exceptional involvement at the highest level has contributed to the success of the process. The support received deserves to be lauded and highlighted as an exemplary practice.