Whither U.S.-Tunisian Relations After Saied’s Disastrous December? In the NewsDec 26, 2022 Whither U.S.-Tunisian Relations After Saied’s Disastrous December? Gordon Gray discusses Tunisian President Kais Saied's recent visit to the United States. Dec 26, 2022 The National Interest Gordon Gray
Focus Assistance to Tunisia—Don’t Suspend It In the NewsSep 18, 2022 Focus Assistance to Tunisia—Don’t Suspend It Gordon Gray argues that the United States should continue assistance programs that will further its core interests—security and democracy—rather than cutting off assistance to Tunisia following President Kais Saied’s anti-democratic power grab this past summer. Sep 18, 2022 The National Interest Gordon Gray
The US can no longer ignore Tunisia’s fight for democracy In the NewsMar 2, 2022 The US can no longer ignore Tunisia’s fight for democracy Gordon Gray discusses what role the United States can play in Tunisia's fight for democracy following President Kais Saied's recent anti-democratric power grab. Mar 2, 2022 The Hill Gordon Gray
Can Tunisia’s civil society save its democracy? In the NewsOct 8, 2021 Can Tunisia’s civil society save its democracy? Gordon Gray explores the fragile state of Tunisia's democracy following President Kais Saied's suspension of Parliament and assumption of extra-constitutional powers this past summer. Oct 8, 2021 The Diplomatic Pouch Gordon Gray
Playing the Long Game With the World’s Arab Countries In the NewsAug 26, 2021 Playing the Long Game With the World’s Arab Countries Gordon Gray writes about the need for the United States to rethink its strategy toward the Middle East and North Africa. Aug 26, 2021 The National Interest Gordon Gray
A tale of two presidents: Echoes of history in the Tunisian ambassador’s dismissal In the NewsAug 5, 2021 A tale of two presidents: Echoes of history in the Tunisian ambassador’s dismissal Gordon Gray explains why Tunisian President Kais Saied was wrong to remove the current Tunisian ambassador in Washington. Aug 5, 2021 The Diplomatic Pouch Gordon Gray
Tunisia: What’s next? In the NewsAug 4, 2021 Tunisia: What’s next? Author Gordon Gray explains why the Biden administration should help sustain Tunisia’s transition to democracy, especially as the country struggles against the COVID-19 pandemic. Aug 4, 2021 The Diplomatic Pouch Gordon Gray
The Biden administration and Tunisia: Off to a good start In the NewsJul 14, 2021 The Biden administration and Tunisia: Off to a good start Author Gordon Gray examines how the Biden administration has taken steps to help Tunisia's transition to a more open political and economic system a decade after the Arab Spring. Jul 14, 2021 The Hill Gordon Gray
The Parable of a Beekeeper In the NewsJul 7, 2021 The Parable of a Beekeeper Gordon Gray reviews The Ardent Swarm: A Novel by Yamen Manai. Jul 7, 2021 The Foreign Service Journal Gordon Gray
Why Linda Thomas-Greenfield Is A Great Pick for the UN In the NewsJan 26, 2021 Why Linda Thomas-Greenfield Is A Great Pick for the UN Gordon Gray writes about why Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the right choice for next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Jan 26, 2021 The National Interest Gordon Gray
What the Tunisian Revolution Taught Me In the NewsJan 7, 2021 What the Tunisian Revolution Taught Me Gordon Gray reflects on the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring and provides 12 lessons from his experience as the U.S. ambassador to Tunisia. Jan 7, 2021 The Foreign Service Journal Gordon Gray
Ce que l’élection de Biden signifie pour la Tunisie In the NewsNov 9, 2020 Ce que l’élection de Biden signifie pour la Tunisie Author Gordon Gray explains what the recent U.S. election will mean for Tunisians. Nov 9, 2020 Leaders Gordon Gray