Achievements and Challenges of Tunisian Democratization
Research report published in the Asia Institute "Middle East Review". Analyzes the democratization process in the North African region, focusing on Tunisia which became the starting point of the Arab Spring.
Comparative Study of Regime Transitions
Success Factors in Tunisia: Background for the relatively smooth democratic transition after the collapse of the Ben Ali regime. Provides detailed discussion on the maturity of civil society, political neutrality of the military, and dialogue between secular and Islamist forces.
Egypt's Setback: Political turmoil after the fall of the Mubarak regime and return to authoritarian rule through military coup. Analyzes the failure factors of the Muslim Brotherhood government and the political influence of the military.
Differences in Economic and Social Foundations
Comparative examination of how each country's economic structure, education level, and middle class size affect the democratization process. Analyzes the relationship between youth unemployment rates and social discontent.
International Support and Constraints
Considers the effectiveness and limitations of democratization support policies by the international community, including the European Union and the United States. Examines the relationship between economic aid and political conditionality.