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Tunisia’s first democratically elected president died on July 25. His death has squeezed even tighter what was already a narrow window for the election campaign, with far-reaching consequences.
Tunisia faces its first transition of power since Beji Caid Essebsi became the first democratically elected president. Carnegie Fellow Sarah Yerkes explains what the recent death of President Essebsi means for the future of Tunisia.
Tunisians are increasingly turning toward U.S. rivals for support. This shift in attitude toward the United States comes amidst a political crisis that highlights the fragility of the country’s democratic transition.
Tunisia is at a crossroads. The democratic transition has failed to meet the expectations of most citizens, with the government unable to address key challenges facing their country. What comes next?
The role of Tunisia’s primary Islamist party—Ennahda—within the country’s political scene ebbed and flowed both during and after the 2011 revolution. Understanding how Ennahda got to where it is today is crucial to understanding where it—and the country—is going.
As Tunisia moves closer to elections, the level of trust people have in the government and the electoral system is at a low point. The country’s political parties must find a way to connect with the public to both win votes and restore faith in Tunisia’s democratic institutions.
Tunisia and Morocco have been wondering how protests against the Algerian ruling class will affect them.
Tunisia’s political parties need to offer more than generic slogans to gain the support of voters and lead the country in its last phase of democratic transition.
Tunisian women’s associations aim to lead efforts to prevent radicalization among women, but insufficient funding and inter-organizational divides hamper their efforts.
The UGTT’s reemerging activism signals a growing emphasis in Tunisian politics on economic priorities.
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.
