Its economy is lagging and there are threats to its security, but Tunisia still managed to hold a free presidential election. That makes it a regional anomaly.
Tag: Chahed, Youssef (1975- )
Tunisia’s Democracy Is Tested, and Pulls Through, After a President’s Death
Béji Caïd Essebsi was “a tightrope walker,” guiding a fledgling democracy. The initial transition after his death has been smooth, though conflict lies ahead.