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Tunisia’s Opposition Faces a Serious Test with Kais Saied

Middle EastBy Muhammad al-Hachimi al-Hamidi

here is some striking footage on Tunisian national television and the official Facebook page of the Tunisian Presidency showing scenes of Kais Saied's commemoration of Martyrs' Day in Tunisia on April 9, 2022.

Tunisian Politics at Crossroad with Kais Saied’s Vision of Governance

OpinionBy Muhammad al-Hachimi al-Hamidi

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Tunisian President Kais Saied visited the Interior Ministry, then toured the capital's main street and heard people chanting for him to dissolve parliament.

Post-election Foreign Policy Goals: What the New Turkish Government Offers

TurkeyBy Ufuk Necat Tasci

Following Kais Saied’s authoritarian power grab in Tunisia, Turkey, rather than directly calling it a “coup,” focused on keeping the diplomatic channels open.

Ghannouchi Arrested in Tunisia. What’s Next?

PoliticsBy Sami Hamdi

hen Kais Saied won the landslide elections in Tunisia in 2019, he began to pressure parliament into ceding executive powers that the 2014 constitution had stripped the Presidency of.

Racism against African Migrants in North Africa Is No Longer a Taboo

OpinionBy Ali Lmrabet

Tunisian President Kais Saied’s recent comments on February 21 about sub-Saharan migrants surely shocked many people.

Tunisia at a Crossroads: Either Tyranny or Democracy Lies Ahead

OpinionBy Muhammad al-Hachimi al-Hamidi

Having failed to persuade the judiciary to issue an arrest warrant for Bhiri on the charge of violating the laws of the land, Kais Saied decided to resort to illegal methods reminiscent of the behavior of armed militias in failed states.

Crises in Morocco and Tunisia: Is This Really the End of Political Islam?

OpinionBy Ramzy Baroud

Democracy Crisis in Tunisia On July 25, Tunisian President Kais Saied began a series of measures that effectively dismantled the country’s entire democratic infrastructure, while concentrating all powers into his hands.

Biden Won’t Treat Saudi Arabia Like a “Pariah”

Middle EastBy Giorgio Cafiero

Additionally, the Biden administration’s tepid response to the Tunisian president’s power grab last month tells us that even if the North African country becomes more authoritarian, the US leadership will in all probability still accommodate Kais Saied.

Understanding the Tunisian Coup: Actors and Implications

Middle EastBy Muhammad al-Hachimi al-Hamidi

There is no doubt that Kais Saied has been planning this coup from at least the beginning of this year, which means that he had already consulted with the army leadership and secured the necessary support before taking these drastic measures.

The Amazighs in North Africa: Politics, Society, and Culture

SocietyBy Abderrahmane Gaouda

Read: Tunisian Politics at Crossroad with Kais Saied’s Vision of GovernanceThe second suggested writing system is the Latin alphabet which is used mainly in the Kabylie region, east of Algiers.

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