To the Beat of its Own Drum: On Internal Logic of Events in Tunisia

... establishment of authoritarianism. These are the arguments that make some respected figures in Tunisia, such as Yaz Ben Ashur, say that a coup d’état has indeed taken place in... ... constitutes a usurpation of power. All this allows us to offer a number of possible scenarios. Scenario 1 : Chaos. Concentration of power in the hands of the president... ... its supporters to defend the “values of the revolution.” This could lead to fresh protests and a gradual increase in political violence. If events unfold in this way...