Zoe Coutlakis

2022 Lebanese Elections: Hope for Democratic Reform

The 2022 Lebanese general elections that took place on May 15th has signaled a shift in both public opinion and the balance of power within the National Assembly. Gaining only 58 seats out of 128,...

Tunisia in Turmoil: Rising Populism and Democratic Erosion

University of California, San Diego

In response to corruption and economic struggle, the 2010-2011 Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia sparked unrest and a call for democracy and reform within the entire Arab region. While protests in many...