THE NEW STORM AND DEMOCRACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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PERCEPTIONS: Journal of International Affairs
Volume:7 Issue:2
THE NEW STORM AND DEMOCRACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

THE NEW STORM AND DEMOCRACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Authors : Adel SAFTY

Pages : 1-33

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Publication Date : 2002-07-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Ten years after the Desert Storm operation against Iraq blew devastatingly through the Middle East, the war against Afghanistan is bringing to the region a new storm – one that has challenged Arabs and Muslims to take a clear stand for or against terrorism. In the ensuing debate, Arabs and Muslims have also been challenged to respond to criticisms and charges that their culture was incompatible with democracy and freedom. The general response of the Arab countries has been to condemn terrorism and reaffirm their support for freedom and democracy. This is not enough. I shall argue that while progress has been made in democratisation, the real challenge, and the only truly lasting response to the campaign of vilification of Arabic and Islamic culture, is to consolidate the institutions of democracy. Failure to do that perpetuates the lopsided relationship between the West and the Middle East.
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