| ID | 118578 |
| Title Proper | Tunisia's Jasmine revolution |
| Other Title Information | causes and impact |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | El-Khawas, Mohamed A |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Tunisians were the first in the region to oust a long-time dictator, one who had ruled the country for twenty-three years. It was a genuine popular revolution, started without a leader, and was nonpolitical, nonideological, and nonreligious. After toppling President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's regime, new political parties were established and free and fair multiparty elections were held, a giant step forward in the march toward democracy. The economy continues to be a deep source of discontent, however. Youth blame the government's inaction for continued unemployment. The Ennahda-led coalition needs to get the right mix of resources to make progress in reducing unemployment. Tunisians cannot do it alone; external assistance is badly needed. |
| `In' analytical Note | Mediteranean Quarterly Vol. 23, No.4; Fall 2012: p.1-23 |
| Journal Source | Mediteranean Quarterly Vol. 23, No.4; Fall 2012: p.1-23 |
| Key Words | Jasmine Revolution ; Tunisia ; Popular Revolution ; Zine El Abidine Ben Ali ; Unemployment ; Democracy ; Economy |