Since the 2011 Arab Spring, Tunisia has faced a paradox: hailed as the Arab world’s sole democratic success story, yet increasingly reliant on its security apparatus to stabilize a nation rocked by political fragmentation, economic collapse, and spillover violence from neighboring Libya and the Sahel. Against this backdrop, military diplomacy has become a critical tool. By contributing troops to UN peacekeeping missions like MINUSMA in Mali, hosting joint military exercises such as "African Lion" with U.S. AFRICOM, and aligning with NATO’s Mediterranean dialogue, Tunisia has transformed its armed forces into instruments of soft power. These engagements are not merely acts of solidarity; they are calculated bids to secure foreign aid, access advanced military technology, and position Tunesia as an indispensable ally in the fight against terrorism and irregular migration.
This study, therefore, investigates the three pillars of Tunisia's military diplomacy: international relations, UN cooperation, and joint military strategies.
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- Emna Maazoun (Author), Prof. Abderraouf Trabelsi (Author), 2026, Military Science and International Relations in Tunisia. What Kind of Dialogue?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1705593
