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Can Democracy Thrive in the Middle East?

"My friends, a future of liberty stands before you. It is your right. It is your dream. And it is your destiny." These were the words of President Bush as he spoke about his goals for democracy in the Middle East, but with civil unrest pervading the region, the realization of those goals is very much in question. In a region with such a complex history and unique traditions, can democracy ever truly thrive?

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The Muslim Peoples Support Democracy, Oppose U.S. Policies

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These Allegations Are Really Fantastic

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Zeyno Baran

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