by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: International Cooperation Highlighted as Multiple Agreements Signed Summary: In early August 2023, the Tunisian government has been building substantive agreements with multiple international partners, including Italy, South Korea, and China. On 11 August,...
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 | Dec 15, 2022 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied Rebuffs Critics at US-Africa Summit Summary: On 13-15 December, the United States hosted the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC. Tunisian President Kais Saied was in attendance, making multiple appearances, including with US Secretary of State...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 12, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Trade Deficit Hits Record Levels in November Summary: In November 2022, Tunisia’s trade deficit rose to record levels as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s ongoing financial crisis further stressed the economy. The overall trade deficit...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 9, 2022 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Saied Courts US, Chinese Leaders Summary: On 7 December 2022, a delegation from the US National Security Council visited Tunis to meet with President Kais Saied and other key leaders. The meetings touched on security cooperation, but also...
