Dear Sir,

It has come to my attention that you have been tasked with overseeing our (France) newest feat, Algeria. I will provide you with some rather insightful information that I recommend you take into consideration during your new assignment.

With regards to a social policy enforced throughout all of Algiers, you must be sure to enforce and maintain control over gender segregation. This is rooted back the Muslim religion and tradition of Algiers’s inhabitants which governs lifestyle. Different areas are designated for different genders: the public and streets are predominantly for men while domestic places will generally be where women spend their days. Again, this is mainly due to the city’s religious influence and it is imperative that you maintain this order as well as all other religious traditions to deflect uneasiness within the city. Be sure to uphold these societal norms while you began thinking about your new position.

While maintaining these norms in the beginning will be a good idea, it would be a good idea to begin thinking about Westernizing the city when rebuilding efforts and growth occur. As I am sure you already know, Algeria was previously controlled by the Ottoman Empire, leaving the large Islamic influence and lifestyle that still remains present. Gradual Westernization in an attempt to civilize inhabitants may be a more effective and less costly approach than a massive rebuild when it is not necessary. Noted, you will come across and learn very much about the Islamic faith while transitioning into your new role.

To conclude, we will briefly talk about the Casbah and Marine Quarter, you must not be intimidated by the hearsay of mystery related to this area. The majority of this mystery is rooted back to some things already discussed and in general, cultural differences. Specifically, for Marine Quarter you will be sure to make security a priority in this area as it is an area with high concentration of critical diplomats, officials, and secretaries mainly in part to its advantageous location to the harbor. In an attempt to promote a more robust economy you may want to concentrate your efforts here. Then, gradually spreading throughout the region. As you begin your new role with the French government I wish you the best of luck. I am completely confident that you are capable of doing a fantastic job here in Algiers, otherwise you would not have been asked to take on this important project in the westernization and civilizing of Algeria.

-Dahmane