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Bassel Torjmen

Bassel Torjmen is a Professor of journalism and media at the Institute of Press and Information Sciences at the Tunisian University. Torjmen is a journalist specialised in Palestinian affairs, Maghreb affairs, Islamic movements, and terrorist and extremist movements.

Opinions by this panelist

An unstable Maghreb would be a threat to Europe and beyond

The Maghreb has not enjoyed any political, social or economic stability since 9/11 and terrorist threats have increased in the area extending from Egypt to Mauritania. Southern Europe is the most affected by the current happenings in the region. The… more

Tunisia must reject political violence

Politicians ought to understand that anybody can resort to terrorism and violence, but it is difficult to predict the consequences of this path. Various political forces fail to grasp the danger of Tunisia's drift towards violence. The first step towards… more