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Tunisia's Political Shift: From Hope to Authoritarianism
This chapter investigates the deterioration of democracy in Tunisia following the hopeful aftermath of the Arab Spring. It examines President Saeed's self-coup in 2021, the consolidation of power that led to diminished democratic institutions, and the implications of recent elections skews towards the incumbent. The repercussions on political parties, particularly the Nahda party, and the chilling effect on electoral competition are also discussed, unveiling the stark changes in the political landscape.