

Lawfare Daily: Recent Elections and the State of Democracy in Tunisia
Oct 22, 2024
Sarah Yerkes, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, and Sabina Henneberg, a Soref Fellow at the Washington Institute, dive into the troubling state of democracy in Tunisia. They discuss the recent elections where President Kais Saied claimed a staggering 91% of the vote amidst widespread skepticism. The duo highlights the erosion of civil liberties, the fractured political landscape, and the chilling consequences for democratic institutions. They also analyze the U.S. response and Tunisia's geopolitical shifts, painting a grim picture for the country's future.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Tunisia's Political Shift: From Hope to Authoritarianism
01:52 • 19min
Political Dynamics and Public Discontent in Tunisia
20:24 • 4min
Elections and Democracy in Tunisia: Analyzing Recent Developments
24:13 • 1min
Erosion of Freedoms in Tunisia
25:42 • 13min
Navigating Tunisia's Repressive Political Landscape
39:11 • 7min