Archives: Tunisia
Tunisia: Challenges and Opportunities
Julian Weinberg, the Nyon Process Manager at Forward Thinking, and Professor John Esposito outline some of the problems and possibilities in a post-Ben Ali Tunisia.
CMEC briefing on Islam and Democracy
At a CMEC event last night Dr Katarina Dalacoura and Noman Benotman discussed in front of a packed audience the question of Islam and democracy, looking in particular at the Islamist movements emerging after the Arab Spring.
Observing the Tunisian elections
Sir Peter Bottomley shares with CMEC a sense of optimism from impressions as an international observer of the Tunisian elections.
Women in Tunisia: the Islamist effect
As the Islamist Ennahda claim victory in Tunisia, Monica Marks explores the implications for women in this traditionally progressive Arab state.
Islamist victory in Tunisia
With Ennahda, Tunisia’s Islamist party, claiming victory in Tunisia’s first election, Rory McCarthy tells CMEC what to expect.
Tunisia: the trailblazer and the benchmark
As the world awaits the results of the elections in Tunisia – due to be released tomorrow – Michael Willis reflects upon this tumultuous year.
Briefing on Jasmine Revolution and Tunisian Elections
On 12th May CMEC was delighted to be joined by Hamadi Jebali, Secretary-General of An-Nahdha and Mokhtar Yahiaoui, a member of Tunisia’s High Commission to discuss the current political situation in Tunisia.
Egypt and Tunisia: the regional impact of the Jasmine Revolution
Maha Azzam, Michael Willis and Patrick Seale brief Conservative Parliamentarians on the emerging situation in the Middle East.
Lunch with Baroness Warsi and the North African Ambassadors
Conservative Party Co-Chairman meets Algerian, Moroccan, Tunisian and Egyptian Ambassadors to discuss regional events.