Will Tunisia’s opposition unite against the July 25 referendum? Sharan Grewal, Salah-Dean Satouri, and Ian DeHaven - July 22, 2022 Some parties plan to boycott the vote on the new constitution, which aims to consolidate President Saied’s one-man rule.
Arab citizens know democracy’s not perfect. They want it anyway. Michael Robbins - July 20, 2022 That’s what Arab Barometer finds in its latest wave of surveys across 10 countries in the Middle East and North Africa
Tunisia’s president threatened the judicial system. What do Tunisians think about these power grabs? Elizabeth Nugent and Alexandra Domike Blackman - February 8, 2022 A new survey reveals support for the president — but also support for democracy
Academic experts believe that Middle East politics are actually getting worse Shibley Telhami and Marc Lynch - September 16, 2021 Nearly two-thirds of our recent survey group think the Israeli-Palestinian situation is akin to apartheid
Do Tunisians still want democracy? Nate Grubman - September 1, 2021 They support their president’s emergency measures, which seem to undermine that goal
Tunisia’s president launched a political crisis. Is it a coup? Nicholas J. Lotito - July 28, 2021 Sunday’s move started a fight for public approval and control of government institutions
Ten years in, Tunisian democracy remains a work in progress Sharan Grewal - January 14, 2021 Despite the country’s initial success, these three factors stand in the way of democratic consolidation.
Winners and losers of Tunisia’s parliamentary elections Sharan Grewal - October 7, 2019 Exit polls suggest a narrow victory for the moderate Islamist party Ennahda, followed closely by newcomer Qalb Tounes
How Tunisia’s presidential election could deliver a populist president Tarek Kahlaoui - September 14, 2019 And the frontrunner candidate happens to be in jail. Here’s what you should know.
Why Tunisia’s early presidential election will test its democracy Max Gallien and Isabelle Werenfels - August 22, 2019 It could reshape the country’s political system. Here’s what you should know.