Tunisia's Democratic Transition in a Challenging Regional Context

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 12:00 PM EST (UTC–05:00)
Public Event: CIGI Sponsored
Mar
9

Tunisia has successfully transitioned to a democracy by drafting one of the most progressive constitutions in the world and organising two free and fair elections, but Tunisia is still facing many challenges in a difficult region.  Dr. Rafik Abdessalem, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia and currently in charge of External Relations in Ennahdha Party, will discuss Tunisia's successes and challenges.  

A light lunch will be served at noon, followed by the talk at 12:30 PM. Please register via email to [email protected]. This event is presented by BSIA in cooperation with CIGI

Event Speakers

CIGI Senior Fellow Andrew S. Thompson is a specialist in the fields of international human rights, civil society movements and fragile states.

His Excellency Dr. Rafik Abdessalem served as Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2013, representing the first democratically elected government of Tunisia.