Markets of civilization: Islam and racial capitalism in Algeria

Abstract

Tunisia (post-Jasmine Revolution), only Kais Saied emerges as the country’s shining light. Among reputable Tunisian analysts, Mansouri remains one of the few enthusiastic and uncritical supporters of Saied’s autocratic rule. The author’s writings in this regard are unequivocal and with abundant examples provided. In chapter eight, for example, devoted to ‘Kaïs Saïed en Tunisie,’ the author provides this embellished view of the Tunisian autocrat: