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Clitomachus of Carthage, the Tunisian philosopher our Republic needs!
Since independence, Tunisia has continuously sought to define the contours of an identity that is truly its own—both freed from the weight of colonial domination and liberated from reductive interpretations. The notion of “Tunisianity” belongs to this quest […]
Tunisia: a possible US – facilitated recovery?
Tunisia has the possibility to explore a new approach towards economic recovery beyond its traditional resources (agriculture, phosphates, tourism, mechanical wares, real estate opportunities, energy projects, etc.) by exploiting […]
Morocco’s Generation Z 212: A New Echo of the Arab Spring
On December 17, 2010, the Tunisian Revolution began when a young street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi, set himself on fire after being humiliated by the municipal police of Sidi Bouzid. In Morocco, the monarchy managed to anticipate, absorb, and neutralize […]
A nation drained: The alarming rise of Tunisian migration among youth
More than 150,000 Tunisians have left their country over the past five years (2019–2024) to settle abroad. This figure is almost double the number of departures recorded during the 2009–2014 period. In 2022, 1,816,833 Tunisians—representing […]
The Case for Regime Change in Iran and the Urgency of Regional Realignment
The United States has shattered a long-standing strategic taboo. By...
Staged and Shamed: How Kaïs Saied Used the U.S. to Boost His Regime
In the gilded halls of Carthage Palace, Tunisian President Kaïs Saied delivered what was meant to look like a principled stand. In reality (…)
“America First” Meets Tunisia: Trump’s Next Strategic Investment Move
As the populist chapter of Kaïs Saied’s rule nears its end, and his throne begins to wobble under the weight of a desperate and disillusioned population, Tunisia (…)
Healthcare Hub: A New Strategic Partnership Between MDI and NYU Urban Lab!
The Mediterranean Development Initiative (MDI) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the NYU Urban Lab. This collaboration marks a major step toward transforming Tunisia into a regional hub for healthcare innovation and medical tourism, combining regional insight with global expertise. […]
Maghreb on Edge: Are North African Relations Beyond Repair?
Are relations between the countries of the Maghreb, or more broadly North Africa, doomed to failure? Was the AMU (Arab Maghreb Union) nipped in the bud, despite the good intentions of its founders?
Trapped by Its Own Model: Algeria at the Edge
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab powers are racing to secure Washington’s favor. From Riyadh to Abu Dhabi, regional giants are pledging massive U.S. investments—$600 billion from Saudi Arabia, $1.4 trillion over a decade from the UAE (…)
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