Elif Zaim

Elif Zaim is a Deputy Researcher at TRT World Research Centre. Previously, she worked as an expert in Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), conducting various projects in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. She received her BA in International Relations from International University of Sarajevo and her MSc in Middle East Politics at SOAS, University of London. Her research focuses on political and social issues in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Coronavirus in Tunisia: Navigating Through the Crisis

This info pack examines the responses taken by the Tunisian government to manage the coronavirus crisis. This info pack examines the responses taken by the...

Palestinian Reconciliation: Is an End to the Conflict in Sight?

In light of the renewed discussions regarding potential Palestinian elections, this paper examines the reasons behind the division between Fatah and Hamas. In light of...

Tunisia’s New Government Coalition: Meltdown Prevented?

This policy outlook explores the main problems that the new government in Tunisia needs to address, ranging from economy to corruption. It evaluates the...

The Pandemic Is a Major Test for the New Tunisian Government

How the government will handle this crisis will shape the trajectory of the rest of its tenure. Last week, Tunisian armed forces took to the...

Tunisia’s Presidential Elections: A Reflection of Popular Discontent?

This paper discusses the reasons behind Tunisians disillusionment with the existing political class and their quest for an alternative, which ultimately led to the...

Tunisian Election Offers a Wide and Unpredictable Platter of Candidates

Nothing is certain in Tunisia's presidential election, only the second since the 'Arab Spring'. Campaigning for the presidential election in Tunisia kicked off Monday with...

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