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.
How Tunisia is addressing its authoritarian past — and why it matters Mariam Salehi - April 12, 2019 Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission finally released a report showing past systemic abuses — and naming individuals responsible, including the country’s current president
Tunisia’s government is stuck between its own workers and the IMF. What’s next? Ian Hartshorn - January 18, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82807" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Workers across Tunisia are on strike
What Tunisia’s historic truth commission accomplished — and what went wrong Laryssa Chomiak - January 16, 2019 [caption id="attachment_75906" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Relatives of abuse victims react in
Why the prospects for democracy are so much better in Tunisia than Egypt or Libya Sabina Henneberg and Mieczysław Boduszyński - July 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75910" align="aligncenter" width="960"] From left, Libyan Field Marshal Khalifa
Who really won Tunisia’s first democratic local elections? Aytug Sasmaz - June 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74004" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A supporter, right, of an independent
Tunisia’s first post-uprisings local elections are Sunday. Can they bolster citizens’ belief in democracy? Elizabeth Nugent - May 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72983" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Tunisian policeman dressed in civilian
Why Tunisia just passed controversial laws on corruption and women’s right to marry Nadia Marzouki - September 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63812" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisians take part in a demonstration
How Trump’s alignment with Saudi Arabia and the UAE is inflaming the Middle East Marc Lynch - June 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59460" align="aligncenter" width="960"]in President Trump speaks with Qatar's Sheikh
Why do Tunisia’s Islamists support an unpopular law forgiving corruption? Monica Marks - May 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57903" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at
How foreign aid could hurt Tunisia’s transition to democracy Robert Kubinec - December 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_51469" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man looks at a banner
Peru rejected Keiko Fujimori, but most new democracies vote authoritarian parties back into office. Here’s why. James Loxton - June 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42106" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators rally against presidential candidate Keiko
How big were the changes Tunisia’s Ennahda party just made at its national congress? Monica Marks - May 25, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tunisian Ennahda party supporters wave flags
How Tunisia’s Ennahda party turned from its Islamist roots Rory McCarthy - May 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40985" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Tunisian woman casts her ballot
Five years after the revolution, more and more Tunisians support democracy Michael Robbins - May 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40839" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Nidaa Tounes celebrate after
Tunisia uncovered a history of state sexual violence. Can it do anything? Ahmed Zaki - April 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38881" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A sign that reads "Tunisia: First
Tunisia’s labor union won the Nobel Peace Prize. But can it do its job? Ian Hartshorn - February 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36414" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh, left,
Five years after the Tunisian revolution, political frustration doesn’t diminish progress Laryssa Chomiak - January 14, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34382" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A protester wearing a Tunisian flag,
What did Tunisia’s Nobel laureates actually achieve? Monica Marks - October 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31323" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A photo taken on January 6,
Will Tunisia’s fragile transition survive the Sousse attack? Rory McCarthy - June 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26597" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Police officers control the crowd
What happens when Islamists lose an election? Rory McCarthy - June 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25915" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the
Tunisian voters balancing security and freedom Radhouane Addala, Elizabeth Nugent, and Chantal Berman - June 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25581" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="align center "] A woman holds
How Egypt's coup really affected Tunisia’s Islamists - March 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22747" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda party
How Egypt’s coup really affected Tunisia’s Islamists Monica Marks - March 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22747" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda party
Tunisia opts for an inclusive new government Monica Marks - February 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20856" align="aligncenter" width="620"] New Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid
Three remarks on the Tunisian elections Benjamin Preisler - January 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19720" align="alignnone" width="620"] Presidential candidate and Nidaa Tounes party
Arab transitions and the old elite Ellis Goldberg - December 9, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18811" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Beji Caid Essebsi, leader of Tunisia's
Militaries, civilians and the crisis of the Arab state Yezid Sayigh - December 8, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18780" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Iraqi soldiers parade inside the main
Tunisia’s post-parliamentary election hangover Danya Greenfield - November 21, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18357" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Supporters of Nidaa Tunis leader and
The richness of Tunisia’s new politics Laryssa Chomiak - October 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17398" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Women look at candidate lists for
The richness of Tunisia's new politics - October 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17398" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Women look at candidate lists for
Tunisian elections bring hope in uncertain times Lindsay Benstead, Jakob Wichmann, Ellen Lust, and Dhafer Malouche - October 27, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17243" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A Tunisian casts his ballot in