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Terror in Tunis

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Terror in Tunis

Bottom Line Up FrontOn June 27, the Tunisian capital of Tunis was rocked by twin suicide blasts that killed one police officer and injured many [...] More

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The concept of political Islam has deep historical roots in Islamic societies and, during the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011 in the Middle East and [...] More

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The Many Faces of Political Islam – From Moderate to Extreme

Usage of the term political Islam has become common in recent years as Islamist movements vie for influence in a changing Middle East. However, the [...] More

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Tunisia Confronts the Next Phase in Its War Against Jihadi-Salafism

Tunisia is on the front lines of an evolving war against Jihadi-Salafism. The ideology espoused by al Qaeda and ISIS, has already drawn thousands of [...] More

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Tunisia: From Revolution to Governance

Tunisia: From Revolution to Governance

Today, Tunisia’s Parliament meets to hold a vote of confidence in the new unity government of Prime Minister Youssef Chahed. In a moment that seems [...] More

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A Long Road Ahead

Five years after the Tunisian Revolution in January 2011, the country has become the only liberal democracy in the Arab World. This successful [...] More

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The Tumultuous Transition

As Tunisia nears the sixth year of its 2011 popular revolution, the most challenging question is whether these massive protests led to a real change [...] More

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Tunisian Clash Spreads Fear That Libyan War Is Spilling Over

Militants attacked the Tunisian town of Ben Gardane, near the Libyan border – resulting in 54 deaths. The New York Times reports that the militants [...] More

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The Arab Spring Five Years Later

The Arab Spring Five Years Later

The Arab Spring was the beacon of hope that would free millions from the grip of autocratic rulers. At first, it looked promising. One by one, the [...] More

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Lessons Learned

As the citizens of Arab nations reflect on the fifth anniversary of the popular revolts of 2011, they are likely to feel a sense of malaise and [...] More

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Cauldron of Conflict

The “Arab Spring” of 2011-12 has profoundly changed the Middle East, but much is misunderstood about its effects. First, it did not produce, other [...] More

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Moving Forward

When the so-called Arab Spring burst upon the Middle East five years ago, Henry Kissinger remarked that this was only “scene one of act one of a five [...] More

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North Africa: Instability Increasing

North Africa: Instability Increasing

Four years after the Arab Spring, the security environment across North Africa remains dire. Here is an overview of developments in five key [...] More

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