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Tarek Kahlaoui

Tarek Kahlaoui is former director of the Tunisian Institute for Strategic Studies and is currently associate professor of international relations at the Mediterranean School of Business, South Mediterranean University in Tunis.

Populist Passions or Democratic Aspirations? Tunisia’s Liberal Democracy in Crisis
Demonstrators supporting President Kais Saied in Tunis on October 3, 2021. Chahd Lina Belhadj/Meshkal
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Populist Passions or Democratic Aspirations? Tunisia’s Liberal Democracy in Crisis

Tunisia's political system is in crisis after President Kais Saied concentrated power in his office in July 2021. Robert P. Parks and Tarek Kahlaoui delve into the reasons why so many citizens support his moves and explain why they have become so disenchanted with Tunisia's democratic system. The au
Robert P. Parks, Tarek Kahlaoui • 15 min read