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Iraq : Democratizing the Middle East-Con

  • Beware instant democracy -- In the first of a series about democracy in the Middle East, Brian Whitaker explains why the west's attempts to impose it from above are ill-informed (Added: 30-Jun-2004 Hits: 524 Rating: 4.00 Votes: 2) Rate It
  • Democracy doesn't flow from the barrel of a gun -- Democracy is a universal aspiration that defies economic conditions or phony cultural distinctions. But while the West can encourage political reform in the Middle East, it cannot impose change. If Western governments truly want the Arab world transformed, they must stop supporting Arab dictators and start respecting the will of the people. (Added: 30-Jun-2004 Hits: 353 Rating: 8.50 Votes: 2) Rate It
  • Gambling with History: Bringing Democracy to the Middle East -- Is the Arab world ready for democracy? National security adviser Condoleezza Rice says the Bush administration both seeks and expects to transform the Middle East into a democratic region. Although the goal is laudable, the administration will be disappointed with its effort to establish a stable democracy in any Arab nation home to a large Muslim population. That's the verdict rendered by history, the contemporary reality of the region, and our own government experts. (Added: 30-Jun-2004 Hits: 276 Rating: 6.00 Votes: 2) Rate It


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