Political Islam in Tunisia

'Who is Who' of al-Nahda Introduction 1. Beyond the Secular myth Early reforms Resisting Innovation? The rise of religious nationalism "Total unity through total organization" A leadership battle 2. Tunisia's Muslim Brotherhood? The fall of the religious elite The birth of the 'Islamic Group' Towards a countrywide movement Campus wars The split of the 'Progressive Islamists' The Iranian Factor 3. Plotting against the regime The failure of reconciliation Thriving Islamism, despite repression A short amnesty Escalating violence Ben Ali: the beginning of a new era? Fooled again The 'plot' Mourou's turnaround 4. Struggling for Survival Breaking Islamists Terrorzsing Women The exile movement Information warfare Embracing non-violence Rachid Ghannouchi: a 'democratic Islamist'? Allying with secular forces The October 18 Movement Towards reconciliation with Ben Ali? 5. An Islamic Revival A religious tide Carrots for Muslims, sticks for 'Islamists' War against the hijab Al-Nahda's underground movement Reorganizing Islamist students The ascent of Salafism Fighting the state 6. Reshaping Tunisian Identity Al-Nahda's comeback Fragmented secularists and strong Islamists The battle over Islam Freedom of expression or blasphemy trials? Salafis unchained Contesting Campuses The Jihadi temptation The fall of the Troika Alienating the base Conclusion Appendices Appendix 1: Al-Nahda Electoral Program 2011 Appendix 2: Stature of al-Nahda Movement Appendix 3: Final Declaration of the 8th Congress of al-Nahda Movement Appendix 4: Final Declaration of the 7th Congress of al-Nahda Movement