Tunisia’s Body Politic in Crisis Tunisia, once hailed as a beacon of democratic transition after the Arab Spring, is now facing a multifaceted crisis.
The recent wave of protests demanding President Kais Saied's resignation is not just a reaction to his rule but a symptom of deeper structural issues that have plagued the country for decades.
The legacy of colonialism and authoritarian rule under Habib Bourguiba and Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has left an indelible mark on Tunisia's politics, economy, and society.