Political Transition in Tunisia

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic assistance.

Economic policy.

Human rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Addresses developments in Tunisia involving emergence of new Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi and announcement of new transition "road map." Provides overview of "Jasmine Revolution," and examines Tunisia-U.S. relations, focusing on U.S. response to recent events and foreign assistance. Highlights emerging actors in current situation, including trade unions, security forces, "legal" opposition parties, and Islamist movement. Provides background on Tunisian Government under President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, including human rights issues and emerging discontent, terrorism in Tunisia, and Tunisian economic and foreign policy

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. Political Transition in Tunisia

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0308

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