GHANNOUCHI IN PRISON: IS DEMOCRACY STILL ALIVE IN TUNISIA?

In this episode of the IAIS Podcast, we discuss the imprisonment of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi and what it means for democracy, political reform, and the future of Tunisia after the Arab Spring.

Featuring Dr Rafik Abdessalem, former Foreign Minister of Tunisia, alongside Dr Ahmad Badri Abdullah and Wan Naim Wan Mansor from IAIS Malaysia, the conversation explores the state of Ennahda, rising authoritarianism, and the broader challenges facing Muslim democrats today.

The discussion also reflects on Malaysia’s perspective on dialogue, governance, and political reconciliation in an increasingly fractured global landscape.

Guest: Dr Rafik Abdessalem, Former Foreign Minister of Tunisia

Hosts:

Dr Ahmad Badri Abdullah, Deputy CEO, IAIS Malaysia

Wan Naim Wan Mansor, Deputy Head of Research & Publication, IAIS Malaysia

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