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The Reassertion of the State, 1990–1997

In: Economic and Political change in Tunisia

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  • Emma C. Murphy

    (University of Durham)

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The initiation of the assault on the Islamist opposition in late 1990 marked Ben Ali’s retreat from reform. In tactical terms, the campaign has been a success for the president. During years when neighbouring Algeria has been all but torn apart by civil war, and Egypt, Libya and Sudan have at times seemed little better, Tunisia has attained an enviable degree of political stability. Islam has been fiercely subordinated to hold what amounts to a ceremonial public role. As a political force, it has been driven deeply underground, and it has failed to interrupt the opening of the economy and society to the markets, capital and culture of the West. Securing stability has, however, exacted a price. Tirnisia has witnessed the revival of the security beast, and its domination over political and social arenas. Once released to deal with the Islamist opposition, the genie proved unwilling to return to its bottle and Tunisia’s government has since been increasingly criticized for a deteriorating human rights record and the apparent reversal of political liberalization.

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  • Emma C. Murphy, 1999. "The Reassertion of the State, 1990–1997," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Economic and Political change in Tunisia, chapter 7, pages 193-220, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-333-98358-4_8
    DOI: 10.1057/9780333983584_8
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