Will Tunisia’s opposition unite against the July 25 referendum?
Some parties plan to boycott the vote on the new constitution, which aims to consolidate President Saied’s one-man rule.
Tunisia’s draft constitution solidifies one-man rule
Will Tunisia still be a democracy if the president controls the courts and legislature?
How much popular support does Tunisia’s president really have?
Surveys suggest Tunisians approved of Kais Saied’s power grab. But they’re not actually answering his calls to action.
Tunisia’s president threatened the judicial system. What do Tunisians think about these power grabs?
A new survey reveals support for the president — but also support for democracy
Tunisia has its first-ever female prime minister. That’s not as good for democracy as it sounds.
Around the world, would-be authoritarians have been ‘pinkwashing’ policies that undermine democracy. Our research finds that it works.
Tunisia’s president just gave himself unprecedented powers. He says he’ll rule by decree.
He’s also planning to amend the constitution and enact new electoral laws.
Academic experts believe that Middle East politics are actually getting worse
Nearly two-thirds of our recent survey group think the Israeli-Palestinian situation is akin to apartheid
Do Tunisians still want democracy?
They support their president’s emergency measures, which seem to undermine that goal
Tunisia’s president launched a political crisis. Is it a coup?
Sunday’s move started a fight for public approval and control of government institutions
Ten years in, Tunisian democracy remains a work in progress
Despite the country’s initial success, these three factors stand in the way of democratic consolidation.
Winners and losers of Tunisia’s parliamentary elections
Exit polls suggest a narrow victory for the moderate Islamist party Ennahda, followed closely by newcomer Qalb Tounes
African dictators have been losing power — some to democratic governments. Militaries can tip the scales toward democracy.
These five factors make the difference between militaries that support autocracy and those that allow free elections.
How Tunisia’s presidential election could deliver a populist president
And the frontrunner candidate happens to be in jail. Here’s what you should know.