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Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution: On 5th Anniversary, What’s Next?

Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution: On 5th Anniversary, What’s Next?

Date: Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am 

Five years ago this month, the Tunisian people’s protests calling for respect of their civil liberties resulted in the downfall of the 24-year authoritarian regime of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and the start of a rocky but largely peaceful process toward an inclusive political system. The U.S. Institute of Peace and the International Republican Institute commemorated the 5th Anniversary of the Jasmine Revolution and examined the issues facing the country in the coming year and how the international community can help.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEnvironmentEconomics

Can Tunisia’s Economy Survive the Terror Attacks?

Can Tunisia’s Economy Survive the Terror Attacks?

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 / Time: 9:30am - 10:45am 

As Tunisia has democratized since its 2011 Jasmine Revolution, its frail economy remains a danger to social peace, with unemployment even higher than when the country’s mass protests began in late 2010. Terrorist attacks this year killed more than 50 foreigners, undercutting tourism, the country’s third-largest industry. On November 3, Houcine Abassi, Tunisia’s most prominent labor leader, discussed these economic troubles and their implications for the country’s evolution. Abassi heads the Tunisian General Labor Union, part of the National Dialogue Quartet, which in October was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEnvironmentJustice, Security & Rule of LawEconomics

Women of Africa: Leadership in Peacebuilding and Development

Women of Africa: Leadership in Peacebuilding and Development

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 / Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm 

The U.S. Institute of Peace, the African Union and the African Ambassadors Group co-hosted an event marking Africa Day on May 26 at the U.S. Institute of Peace. This event highlighted women’s roles in peacebuilding and development, and marked the progress made and the major risks and threats remaining to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063.

GenderDemocracy & Governance

Beyond Security: Why a U.S.-Tunisian Strategic Partnership Matters

Beyond Security: Why a U.S.-Tunisian Strategic Partnership Matters

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 / Time: 10:30am - 11:30am 

The President of Tunisia, His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, gave remarks and took questions at the U.S. Institute of Peace on May 20, during his first visit to the United States since taking office in December. As Tunisia works to keep its largely peaceful transition on track, President Essebsi addressed the challenges Tunisia is confronting and the opportunities it offers.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEnvironmentEducation & TrainingEconomics

Fanning the Flames or Fueling the Peace?

Fanning the Flames or Fueling the Peace?

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2014 / Time: 7:30am - 9:00am 

On May 8th 2014, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Institute for War & Peace Reporting hosted a panel to discuss on the role of the media in both inciting and mitigating violence.

Comparative National Dialogue Approaches

Comparative National Dialogue Approaches

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 / Time: 4:30am - 6:00am 

As Yemen concludes its National Dialogue Conference, many question whether thus far inclusive and peaceful negotiations can act as a model for other transitioning countries. Tunisia also recently designed a national dialogue process to work through a political stalemate and re-start its post-Arab Spring transition process. Libya is also trying to work through its challenges through a holistic, national transition process.

Reform, Revolution or Status Quo? Regional Dynamics in a Changing Arab World

Reform, Revolution or Status Quo? Regional Dynamics in a Changing Arab World

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

Some experts predicted that the Arab rebellions which began in spring 2011 would widen the strategic and political gap between Arab states undergoing dramatic change and those defending the status quo. Dr. Adeed Dawisha argues that in fact, sectarian tensions and economic constraints have dampened the demonstration effect of the Arab uprisings on regional politics and transformation. Read the event coverage, USIP-Wilson Center Series on Arab Spring Impacts Concludes

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