by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Unofficial BRICS Membership Bid Appears Unfounded, Aspirational Summary: On 8 April 2023, a spokesman for the pro-President Kais Saied party known as the July 25 Movement claimed that Tunisia would join the BRICS nations as an alternative to alignment with...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 5, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Tunisia
Monthly Risk Environment Report: Tunisia Each month, our team of North Africa-based analysts compiles our latest analysis focusing on the risk environment in Tunisia. Our team of risk professionals collects the latest information and perspectives to provide the most...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 3, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Mutual Appointment of Ambassadors with Syria Planned Summary: On 3 April 2023, President Kais Saied instructed Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar to pursue the appointment of an ambassador to Syria, a move which had been signaled since February. In the following...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 1, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy Eyes More Direct Role in Intercepting Migrants Summary: In late March, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedozi provided details of plans that include joint Italian-Tunisian naval patrols of the Tunisian coast in order to intercept migrants....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 27, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Congressional Letter Calls for Caution with Aid Money Summary: On 27 March 2023, 20 members of the US House of Representatives signed a letter to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to express “grave concern” about the acceleration of Tunisia’s...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy Leads Push for IMF Deal Hoping to Stem Migrant Flows Summary: In recent weeks, Italy has been pressing hard for progress on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan to Tunisia, with the country’s senior leaders stressing the necessity of avoiding...