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This article explores the theory that immigration can be strategically used to influence political power dynamics, using historical and contemporary examples from France and the United States. It delves into the ways in which demographic changes, prompted by immigration, can significantly impact national identity, electoral politics, and the broader socio-political landscape. Through the lens of the Algerian War's aftermath in France and border security debates in the US, the article illustrates the complex interplay between immigration policies and political strategies.