Ben Salah, NizarAh Nighaoui, Imen2019-07-172019-07-172019-03http://hdl.handle.net/10625/57723This background note addresses issues of youth radicalization in Tunisia, context, and history. It discusses convergent trends of increasing violent extremism with democratization, as well as effects of extremism/terrorism on the economy. The number of Tunisians joining radical groups either in Tunisia or in foreign groups raises concerns. The paper traces acts of terrorism and violence in the country’s recent history, with a multi-pronged response by the Tunisian government based on four pillars: prevention, protection, prosecution and response to attacks.application/pdfenHISTORYGOVERNANCERADICALIZATIONTERRORISMEXTREMISMVIOLENCE PREVENTIONTUNISIAPOST-CONFLICT SOCIETIESNORTH OF SAHARAWorking Paper