Tunisia’s elections and the consolidation of democracy
Europe should consider an overhaul of its Mediterranean policy to prioritise support for Tunisia
Tunisia
The struggle for pluralism after the North African revolutions
What next for Egypt, Tunisia and Libya?
Ten trends for 2013
2012 saw continuing crisis in the eurozone, growing Euroscepticism and populism in some corners of Europe, faltering transitions in Egypt and elsewhere, more violence in Syria, a new leadership in China, and both Putin II and Obama II. So what will 2013 hold?
Democracy and Political Islam after the Arab revolutions
Islamists are in charge in Egypt and Tunisia because they were chosen by the voters in free elections; not because they won the battle for the streets. What is happening in the Arab countries is not an ideological revolution – it is a fight over the distribution of political power.
Europe’s role in the Arab Spring
The outcome of the uprisings in North Africa is still in the balance and although it will be mainly up to the North Africans themselves to decide their future, Europe has a key role to play on the side of reform – especially Paris, Rome and Madrid.
A Power Audit of EU – North Africa relations
North Africa should be a top strategic priority for Europe