[20150323]IN10250_突尼斯恐怖袭击：影响.pdf

CRS InsightsTerrorist Attack in Tunis: ImplicationsAlexis Arieff, Analyst in African Affairs (aarieffcrs.loc.gov, 7-2459)Carla E. Humud, Analyst in Middle Eastern and African Affairs (chumudcrs.loc.gov, 7-7314)March 23, 2015 (IN10250)The March 18 terrorist attack in Tunis has focused global attention on Tunisia and its struggle topursue democracy amid security threats and economic hardship. The attack killed at least 20 foreigntourists visiting the national Bardo Museum, along with a Tunisian police officer. Two assailants werealso killed; a third is reportedly at large. It appears to have been the deadliest terrorist attack byIslamist extremists in Tunisia since the countrys 2011 popular uprising.U.S. policymakers, including Members of Congress, may examine the attacks potential implications asthey consider international responses to security threats in North Africa, and as Congress weighs theAdministrations proposals to increase bilateral aid and defense cooperation in FY2016.Tunisia is the Arab Spring country that has been most successful in transitioning to democratic rule.It adopted a new constitution in early 2014 and held national elections late last year. President Obamahas