Can Democracy Thrive in the Middle East?

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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There Is a History of Democracy in the Middle East

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Yes, democracy is possible in the Middle East .   In fact, democracy has had few but important manifestations in the Middle East .   Mohammed Mossadegh was a democratically elected leader in 1952 in Iran .   Our CIA ousted him and installed a tyrant in Iran , i.e. the Shah.   In the early 90s, Algeria elected a democratic government that was replaced by a military junta supported by France and given political blessings by our government.

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America and Islam after the Iraq War, Scheuer
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