Tunisia

Publications

Policy Analysis
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Repression and Judicial Struggles in Kais Saied’s Tunisia
Jul 3, 2025The Unit for Political Studies
Almost four years into President Kais Saied’s imposition of one-man-rule in Tunisia, his effort pivots around a process of “executive aggrandizement” that is d…
Policy Analysis
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Kais Saied’s Policies and Practices May Lead to an Explosion in Tunisia
Sep 6, 2024Patricia Karam
Tunisia has experienced a disquieting authoritarian regression over the last few years following promising beginnings as a young democracy after the January 20…
Intern Corner
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Disinformation as a Tool of Regime Survival in Tunisia
Jul 21, 2023C. Ian DeHaven
Disinformation—false information created with the intent to mislead others—swamped the 2019 Tunisian presidential election, creating a confused and volatile po…
Policy Analysis
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Rebuilding Tunisia’s Democracy Will Require a Long-Term Strategy
Jun 22, 2023Daniel Brumberg
For now, neither the urban middle class nor the Tunisian General Labor Union seem ready for a full-on collision with the president.

Fresh Take
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Tunisia’s Path to Autocracy
Aug 23, 2023
Daniel Brumberg discusses Tunisia's path to autocratic rule and his observations during a recent trip to the country.
Podcast
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Where Does Tunisian’s Democratic Experiment Go from Here?
Aug 2, 2022
Sarah Yerkes and Yousef Munayyer discuss Kais Saied’s efforts to change Tunisia’s constitution and consolidate his power. Yerkes is a senior fellow in the Carn…
Press Releases
TunisiaProtests and Activism
New Book: Understanding Revolutions – Opening Acts in Tunisia
Jul 25, 2022Azmi Bishara
The first book in the Understanding Revolutions trilogy by Azmi Bishara is now available. Based on empirical and theoretical investigation, and original insigh…

Webinar
The Arab WorldDemocracy and Governance
Towards Inclusive and Democratic Governance in MENA: Challenges and Prospects
Mar 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Experts examine the challenges and prospects of inclusive governance and democratic transition in the Middle East.
Panel Discussions
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
The Future of Tunisian Democracy: US Policy and Tunisia’s Current Political Crisis
Jun 2, 2022
The webinar discusses the future of democracy and governance in Tunisia, the status of the country's political crisis, and recommendations for US policy.
Webinar
TunisiaDemocracy and Governance
Tunisia’s Constitutional Crisis and Yearning for Democracy in Northwest Africa
Aug 5, 2021
On August 5, 2021, Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) held a webinar titled “Tunisia’s Constitutional Crisis and Yearning for Democracy in Northwest Africa.”