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With a decade of democracy under their belt, Tunisians enjoy representative democracy, a rarity in the region. Despite gains in political freedoms, many are fleeing the country due to economic woes that have worsened over the last 10 years.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Source: Getty Summary:  By pushing economic liberalization in the Middle East without requiring transparency and fighting corruption, international donors have allowed the region’s elites to hog power and resources. The result is a combustible mix of anger and disillusionment. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Check your email for details on your request. “The elite have stolen our country from ...

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Samuel Barnett,  Natalie Thompson,  Sandy Alkoutami December 03, 2020 Source: Getty Summary:  While Generation Z will inherit the fallout from failures of U.S. leadership at home and abroad, it has the tools and perspective to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future. Four principles of a Gen Z foreign policy should guide today’s policymakers for tomorrow’s global challenges. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subs...

How a Long Insurgency Plays Into Trump’s Move on Morocco The 45-year-old fight between Morocco and separatists in Western Sahara threatens to return to outright war. By recognizing Moroccan sovereignty, the U.S. has taken sides for the first time. A Moroccan-controlled border crossing checkpoint near Mauritania in Guerguerat, Western Sahara. Credit...Fadel Senna/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Dec. 10, 2020 President Trump’s decision to endorse Moroccan control of Western ...