Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Tunisia’s political challenges are in many ways typical of transitional states, but the country also possesses unusual advantages and opportunities.
Tunisia’s decentralization process has tremendous potential. Yet the central government, local government, civil society, and international donors must each invest in the process.
Tunisia’s first ever democratic local elections in May are a crucial step in the country’s efforts to devolve power from the national to the local level.
Tunisia’s local elections reflected public discontent, but were also an accomplishment.
Four experts examine the implications Tunisia’s first free and fair local elections may have for political parties, security forces, decentralization, and the democratic transition.
Ennahdha’s decision to align with Nidaa has been politically more harmful than helpful, with many Tunisians unsure of what the party stands for.
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.
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.
