The Jasmine Revolution: Applied Lessons for U.S. Grand Strategy

Abstract

From 1987 until 2011, the people of Tunisia suffered under autocratic rule, but in 2011, a popular revolution overthrew the ruler, resulting in its current representative democracy. This paper will examine the recent history of Tunisia leading up to the revolution. It will then examine realist, liberal and constructivist theory, as applied to the Tunisian revolution, and determine which theory best explains the events. Lastly, it will inform the kinds of policies we should adopt for similar revolutions in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 2017
Accession Number
AD1041956

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People

  • Brandon K. Beightol

Organizations

  • Air War College

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Economic Policy
  • Economic Systems
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Investments
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • Political Movements
  • Political Science
  • Social Media
  • Terrorists
  • United States Government
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges

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