The Amilcar Notes (Part 7): Tunisia’s Jews Then and Now (1 of 2)
The Jewish community in Tunisia survived regime change comparatively unscathed.
The Amilcar Notes (Part 6): Tunisia — U.S. Recognizes Need to Change Its Mid-East Policy
Tunisia is an indication that the U.S. recognizes it’s been riding dark horses in the Middle-East for too long.
The Amilcar Notes (Part 5):Election Exhilaration in Tunisia
Moncef Marzouki’s inauguration as president of Tunisia was a precious moment to Tunisians.
The Amilcar Notes (Part 4): Tunisia — Profoundly Islamic
In Tunisia, the Obama administration has no choice but to make peace with political Islam.
The Amilcar Notes (Part 3): Tunisia’s Forgotten Socio-Economic Crisis
Tunisia’s economy is crying out for state intervention.
The New Chicken Littles
After Islamist parties won three elections in a row, Chicken Littles threw up their hands in horror.
The Amilcar Notes (Part 2): Tunisia — Emerging Democracy or Just a Facade?
Tunisia’s future is in the grasping hands of its new ruling party, Ennadha.
The Amilcar Notes (Part 1): Zine Ben Ali’s Sorry Legacy
Deposed Tunisian President Zine al Abedine Ben Ali left a legacy of repression, torture, and death.
Tunisia Elections: The Real Thing This Time
Although many challenges lie ahead, Ennahda’s victory in Tunisia shows that the country is starting to work like a real democracy.
Winners and Losers in a New Middle East
The Arab Spring is the most profound foreign policy challenge facing the United States, and Washington’s response could help shape the course of the Middle East for decades.
Has Tunisia’s March Towards Democracy Been Halted in Its Tracks?
Behind the scenes, deposed Tunisian President Ben Ali’s old security network is still a force to contend with.
Tunisian Jews Resist Pressure From Israel to Emigrate
Neither the protesters nor the transitional government will stand for anti-semitism in Tunisia.
Name This Moment
Democracy Spring? The Great Neocon Refudiation?
Democracy Doesn’t Equal Instability
As the current revolts in the Middle East demonstrate, the democracy-versus-stability debate rests on a false dichotomy.
Is Algeria Next?
The Algerian regime is trying to prevent the winds of change from blowing in from Egypt and Tunisia. How long can it hold out?