Inside The Complexity Of Iran-Tunisia Relations: Khomeinism, Bourguibism, Realpolitik

  • Year of Printing: 2019
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Since 2011, the Tunisian experience has occupied headlines. In January 2011, Mohamed Bouazizi, a young merchant, immolated himself in protest against social injustice, subsequently, Tunisia became the pioneer of the Arab uprisings. Hundreds of people began protesting in solidarity with Bouazizi, as they too desired change. For, since Tunisia’s independence in 1956, the Tunisian people saw only two political figures, Bourguiba and Ben Ali. The events spread across the region, causing a butterfly effect and unleashing what Marc Lynch calls “the new Arab wars.”

Since 2011, the Tunisian experience has occupied headlines. In January 2011, Mohamed Bouazizi, a young merchant, immolated himself in protest against social injustice, subsequently, Tunisia became the pioneer of the Arab uprisings. Hundreds of people began protesting in solidarity with Bouazizi, as they too desired change. For, since Tunisia’s independence in 1956, the Tunisian people saw only two political figures, Bourguiba and Ben Ali. The events spread across the region, causing a butterfly effect and unleashing what Marc Lynch calls “the new Arab wars.”