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Tunisians need to take voting seriously — even if their president doesn't
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Tunisians need to take voting seriously — even if their president doesn't

Years of economic turmoil have left many feeling disillusioned and apathetic, allowing Kais Saied to consolidate even more power.

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Could the US have saved democracy in Tunisia?

As Biden focuses on democracy promotion abroad, it’s important to return to one of Washington’s biggest missed opportunities.

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Kais Saied continues his assault on the Tunisian state

With a full economic collapse looming, an intervention by the military is becoming a distinct possibility.

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Africa

Is Tunisia transitioning to a liberalized autocracy?

If it is to avoid going in that direction, there urgently needs to be a unified opposition and pressure from the outside.

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Risky business: Kais Saied’s regional alliances

The Tunisian president will probably look to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for support, and other Arab states such as Egypt.