Citizens' People: How Tunisia's Democratic Soul Was Born, Betrayed, and Can Be Reborn

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Mohamed Nejib Gorgi

Citizens' People

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How Tunisia's Democratic Soul Was Born, Betrayed, and Can Be Reborn

Mohamed Nejib Gorgi

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Mohamed Nejib Gorgi
07 February 2026

Political control & freedoms; Civil rights & citizenship; Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

Rooted in Tunisia's democratic experiment, Citizens' People: How Tunisia's Democratic Soul Was Born, Betrayed, and Can Be Reborn reframes how societies move from Subjects' People-populations shaped by authority-to Citizens' People-communities that act, deliberate, and hold power accountable. Combining clear theory with practical case studies, this book offers a compact toolkit for recognizing democratic erosion, building civic capacity, and preventing reversion to authoritarian habits.

Students will find a rigorous framework for comparative analysis. Professionals in governance, NGOs, and education will gain actionable strategies to design institutions and programs that foster civic agency. Engaged citizens will discover everyday practices and organizing tactics that strengthen democratic culture. Each chapter translates Tunisia's lessons into globally applicable steps for civic education, institutional reform, and community mobilization.

If you want a readable, evidence-based guide that bridges scholarship and practice, this book shows how citizenship is built, defended, and renewed. Read it to learn how democracies survive not by accident but by design, and how citizens everywhere can keep democracy alive.

By: Mohamed Nejib Gorgi
Imprint: Mohamed Nejib Gorgi
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 617g
ISBN: 9798233324574
Pages: 632
Publication Date: 07 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mohamed Nejib Gorgi is a senior career diplomat and political scientist whose work bridges the worlds of democratic theory, particularly democratic transition, resilience and consolidation, and those of governance and citicenship. With a PhD in Political Science and a distinguished record of service in international politics, he now channels his expertise into thought leadership on democratic resilience and citizenship maturity. Gorgi's scholarly excellence has been recognized with two of La Trobe University's most prestigious honors: The Rhys Isaac Prize (2022) - awarded annually to the most outstanding graduate thesis in the humanities and social sciences. His thesis, Ideological Polarisation as an Impediment to Democratic Consolidation in Tunisia, was distinguished for its originality and impact. The Nancy Millis Medal (2022) - presented to exceptional PhD candidates for the highest quality of doctoral research, underscoring his contribution to political science and democratic studies. As the author of Citizens' People, Gorgi offers a rare fusion of scholarly depth and mass-market clarity. His writing reflects years of diplomatic engagement, comparative analysis, and institutional reform - all grounded in Tunisia's lived experience and universal democratic aspirations. Fluent in multiple languages and formats, he adapts his voice to speak to policymakers, students, and engaged citizens alike.