Governance/Politics
I had the great honor to work for the Independent High Authority for the Elections (aka ISIE) during this last 2014 elections, as a polling center agent in Washington DC. Now that elections are over, I would like to write some few words to reflect back on the experience, not only for historical documentation purposes, […]
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On Sunday October 26, Tunisians voters headed to the polls for the second time to elect their first post revolution parliament. The first election being for electing a constitutional assembly tasked with drafting the country constitution. The elections procedures and results were seen as fair and transparent by both local and international observers, despite the […]
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I was in China during the run-up to the legislative elections and couldn’t fulfill my civic duty. I made it back to my home in Los Angeles Saturday evening and was seriously considering flying to San Francisco (the closest polling center) to vote. Little did I know that while living in Chicago in 2011, voting […]
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As Tunisia navigates the transition from dictatorship to democracy, leaders of all backgrounds have come forward to demand and implement change. Too often, however, change has failed to take permanent root due to a breakdown at the macro level: from broken systems, corrupt practices, out-of-date policies, etc…. These structural problems can frustrate even the most […]
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360° Tour of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. In 1922 in response to the isolationism in the United States after World War I, twenty-three men and women founded The Chicago Council as an independent forum to discuss foreign affairs and enhance public awareness on world events. Since then, the Chicago Council has become one […]
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The World Affairs Councils of America based in Washington, D.C. is part of a national network of influential councils dedicated to educating and engaging the residents of our region in global issues. The Peace Symposium is an annual daylong conference featuring internationally recognized experts as well as local community leaders working to bridge differences, promote […]
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The International Diaspora Engagement Initiative, a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Calvert Foundation organized a webinar on diaspora strategic planning. Organizations working with and serving diaspora communities, such as TAYP, are often small and staffed by volunteers. Growing an organization, enhancing its financial resources […]
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The Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP) in partnership with the American Council for Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) hosted a delegation of 7 young American political leaders, in Tunisia, from May 20 to May 25, 2014. The second edition of this program (after a successful first exchange in December 2012) was designed to provide an in-depth […]
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Under the theme of “ Tunisia’s next chapter: The Nexus between Politics, Economy and Security” the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable discussion on March 4, 2014 exploring Tunisia’s political and economic challenges after the ratification of the new constitution and the installation of a new government. The panel featured Kais Darragi, the deputy chief of mission […]
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In light of the recent development in Tunisia, the jointly with the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP), the Tunisian American Young Professionals organized a round table discussion on March 4, 2014 at George Washington University under the theme “ Tunisia’s journey: what lies ahead?” exploring the country political, economic and security challenges and what can be […]
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The Jasmine revolution, ignited by a street fruit vendor, changed the course of history for Tunisia and is arguably transforming the rest of the region. A popular uprising that was started by the restless and jobless youth demanding employment rapidly spread and engulfed the whole country. Tunisians of all walks of life, united, fought the […]
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Observations from a Polling Center Overseer
I had the great honor to work for the Independent High Authority for the Elections (aka ISIE) during this last 2014 elections, as a polling center agent in Washington DC. Now that elections are over, I would like to write some few words to reflect back on the experience, not only for historical documentation purposes, […]
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Tunisian new rendez vous with history
On Sunday October 26, Tunisians voters headed to the polls for the second time to elect their first post revolution parliament. The first election being for electing a constitutional assembly tasked with drafting the country constitution. The elections procedures and results were seen as fair and transparent by both local and international observers, despite the […]
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No Longer in a Temporary or Transitional State, Can We Now Get to Work?
I was in China during the run-up to the legislative elections and couldn’t fulfill my civic duty. I made it back to my home in Los Angeles Saturday evening and was seriously considering flying to San Francisco (the closest polling center) to vote. Little did I know that while living in Chicago in 2011, voting […]
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Afkar – Thought Leaders Forum
As Tunisia navigates the transition from dictatorship to democracy, leaders of all backgrounds have come forward to demand and implement change. Too often, however, change has failed to take permanent root due to a breakdown at the macro level: from broken systems, corrupt practices, out-of-date policies, etc…. These structural problems can frustrate even the most […]
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My Journey with The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
360° Tour of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. In 1922 in response to the isolationism in the United States after World War I, twenty-three men and women founded The Chicago Council as an independent forum to discuss foreign affairs and enhance public awareness on world events. Since then, the Chicago Council has become one […]
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Peace Symposium – TAYP at the World Affairs Council in Washington DC
The World Affairs Councils of America based in Washington, D.C. is part of a national network of influential councils dedicated to educating and engaging the residents of our region in global issues. The Peace Symposium is an annual daylong conference featuring internationally recognized experts as well as local community leaders working to bridge differences, promote […]
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Strategic Planning for Diaspora Organizations
The International Diaspora Engagement Initiative, a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Calvert Foundation organized a webinar on diaspora strategic planning. Organizations working with and serving diaspora communities, such as TAYP, are often small and staffed by volunteers. Growing an organization, enhancing its financial resources […]
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American Council for Young Political Leaders visit to Tunisia
The Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP) in partnership with the American Council for Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) hosted a delegation of 7 young American political leaders, in Tunisia, from May 20 to May 25, 2014. The second edition of this program (after a successful first exchange in December 2012) was designed to provide an in-depth […]
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Reasonably optimistic about the economic prospects in Tunisia
Under the theme of “ Tunisia’s next chapter: The Nexus between Politics, Economy and Security” the Atlantic Council hosted a roundtable discussion on March 4, 2014 exploring Tunisia’s political and economic challenges after the ratification of the new constitution and the installation of a new government. The panel featured Kais Darragi, the deputy chief of mission […]
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Tunisia what lies ahead- Panel discussion Takehome Message
In light of the recent development in Tunisia, the jointly with the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP), the Tunisian American Young Professionals organized a round table discussion on March 4, 2014 at George Washington University under the theme “ Tunisia’s journey: what lies ahead?” exploring the country political, economic and security challenges and what can be […]
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The Tunisian Constitution Three C’s
The Jasmine revolution, ignited by a street fruit vendor, changed the course of history for Tunisia and is arguably transforming the rest of the region. A popular uprising that was started by the restless and jobless youth demanding employment rapidly spread and engulfed the whole country. Tunisians of all walks of life, united, fought the […]
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