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On June 27, Tunisia opened its land, sea, and air borders for the first time in three months. While the government’s aggressive response to the coronavirus successfully limited the number of cases in Tunisia, the shutdown caused severe economic stress.
Nearly a decade after the revolution in Tunisia, much of the crucial legislation designed to protect women exists on paper alone, with significant work remaining to implement the laws.
Tunisia’s economic fallout from a coronavirus outbreak and the rise of unemployment claims will further compound social and regional inequalities across the country.
While countries worldwide have announced lockdowns to block the coronavirus, North African governments are using the opportunity to further quell freedom of expression and advance their agendas. Will civil society stand their ground?
The new Fakhfakh government has the task of addressing the country’s enduring socioeconomic challenges.
Tunisia’s political and economic model has to be changed if the population is to enjoy freedom and dignity.
Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
As Tunisia marks the ninth anniversary of its revolution, the country faces a new set of challenges.
Tunisia is embarking on the next phase of that transition with a newly elected government that is determined to finally deliver on the promises of the 2010-2011 revolution.
Tunisia has long been a leader in women’s rights in the region. Despite the legal and formal progress made towards addressing inequality, discussing issues such as sexual harassment and assault remains largely socially taboo.
Carnegie’s Tunisia Monitor project tracks the status of the country’s transition in the economic, political, and security spheres. This project provides original analysis and policy recommendations from a network of Tunisian contributors and Carnegie experts to inform decisionmakers in Tunisia, Europe, and the United States. This endeavor is supported by a grant from the Open Society Foundations.
Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed joined Carnegie’s Washington, DC, office for an off-the-record discussion on July 12, 2017.
Prime Minister Chahed sat down with Carnegie’s Sarah Yerkes to discuss his trip to Washington, DC, and the challenges facing Tunisia.
Prime Minister Chahed discussed the economic challenges and opportunities facing Tunisia with Carnegie’s Elizabeth Dibble.
Elizabeth Dibble, Prime Minister Chahed, Sarah Yerkes, and Michele Dunne
Carnegie’s Sarah Yerkes and Marwan Muasher meet with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi.
Safwan Masri, Marwan Muasher, Sarah Yerkes, and Chaima Bouhlel discuss corruption in Tunisia.
Tunisian politician Yassine Brahim offers the keynote at a Carnegie event in Washington, DC, on corruption in Tunisia.
Chaima Bouhlel discusses corruption at a Carnegie event in Washington, DC, on corruption in Tunisia.
Tunisian Ambassador Fayçal Gouia provided the closing remarks at a Carnegie event in Washington, DC, on corruption in Tunisia.
Ons Ben Abdelkarim speaking about corruption at a Carnegie event in Brussels.
Mayor of Tunis Souad Abderrahim discusses her role as the first female mayor of Tunis and priorities for the capital.
Souad Abderrahim, Sarah Yerkes, and members of Mayor Abderrahim’s staff.
