An Analysis of Turkish-Tunisian Relations in Light of Arab Spring

Gökhan Duman
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Gökhan Duman: İzmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi, Siyaset Bilimi ve Kamu Yönetimi Bölümü

Yildiz Social Science Review, 2018, vol. 4, issue 1, 53-64

Abstract: Uprisings in Tunisia started a new are in the region of Arab countries. Manifestations and protests took place in the country even after the Jasmine Revolution had happened. Transition to democracy from autocracy brought discussions regarding the compatibility of Islam and democracy. Consequently, from the beginning of Arab Spring, Republic of Turkey with majorly Muslim population was pointed out as a role model for Tunisia and other countries in the region where uprisings took place. In this context, the following questions became the main subjects of this study; does Tunisia need a model to follow? What do Tunisians think about Turkey? What is the background and actuality of Turkish-Tunisian relationship? This study, which is a part of Marie Currie Research Project funded by European Commission, shows the Tunisian reflection regarding the aforementioned questions

Keywords: Tunisia; Turkey; Arab Spring; Jasmine RevolutionJournal: Yildiz Social Science Review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F00 F30 G00 G10 K00 K20 M00 M20 O10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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