Podcast: Tunisia’s post-Arab Spring watchdog
In Middle East Weekly’s first special features podcast, we speak with Khayem Chemli from Al Bowsala, a major political and
Read more
Tunisia
Podcast: Trump’s Jerusalem embassy move and Tunisia’s foreign fighters
Middle East Weekly discusses Trump’s pledge to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, and Tunisian jihadis returning home after fighting in Syria and Iraq.
Read more
Tunisia’s long path to democracy
Six years ago, Tunisians succeeded in changing the course of history – but low trust and political participation could thwart its democratic transition.
Read more
Smuggling and security on North Africa’s broken borders
North Africa’s troubled borders are havens for smuggling and armed groups. Here’s what can be done to make them more secure.
Read more
Is Islamism a threat to democracy?
An unfortunate characteristic of the discourse on Islamism is the muddling of definitions, terminology, historical references, and political positions. It
Read more
Watching the watchmen: A long way to go for security-sector reform in the Arab world
Embed from Getty Images Police brutality and the impunity of the security forces, though far from the only cause, were
Read more
Tunisia, Five Years Later: What’s Changed?
Five years ago, Tunisians – after weeks of anti-government protests following the self-immolation of fruit vendor Mohamed Bouazizi – succeeded
Read more