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In Sidi Bouzid and Siliana, Tunisians hope that upcoming municipal elections will inject new life into a marginalized periphery.
Tunisia will hold municipal elections on May 6, in a step aimed at devolving more power to local authorities.
In an interview, Ennahda’s Oussama Sghaier talks about Tunisia’s democracy and the government’s credibility problem.
Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission is facing a host of problems, including internal disputes and public apathy.
Tunisia is about to pass landmark legislation that criminalizes racial bias against the country’s black community.
Tunisia is in the middle of a major decentralization effort.
Egypt’s efforts at subsidy reform provide suggestions for Tunisia and Sudan, both witnessing protests stemming in part from increased prices of staple goods.
Tunisia has increasingly relied on the military to bring security to its border region with Libya. But the current approach risks worsening the security situation and playing into the hands of jihadis.
The continued poor performance of the Tunisian economy and the popular discontent might undermine grassroots trust in democracy across the region.
Tunisian citizens have lost faith in the system and may no longer see elections as a means of change.
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.
