Tsourapas, G. (2013) The other side of a neoliberal miracle: economic reform and political de-liberalization in Ben Ali's Tunisia. Mediterranean Politics, 18(1), pp. 23-41. (doi: 10.1080/13629395.2012.761475)
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Abstract
Employing a Gramscian framework this analysis argues that economic liberalization in Tunisia under Zine El Abidine Ben Ali allowed for a deeper penetration of state power into society, introducing novel modes of control during a climate of economic uncertainty which, labelled an ‘economic miracle’, was to be defended at all costs. It examines two institutions central to the reform process – the Tunisian Solidarity Bank and the National Solidary Fund – making the argument that, by associating the ‘miracle’ discourse with a variety of pre-existing narratives, the regime ensured compliance, invalidated dissent and prolonged its repressive grip on power.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Tunisia, democratisation, North African politics, Tunisian politics, Gramsci; hegemony, Foucault. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Tsourapas, Professor Gerasimos |
| Authors: | Tsourapas, G. |
| Subjects: | J Political Science > JA Political science (General) J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General) |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics |
| Journal Name: | Mediterranean Politics |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 1362-9395 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1743-9418 |
| Published Online: | 06 March 2013 |
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