Introduction
A protester outside Egypt's parliament demands democratic reforms on March 9, 2003. His banner proclaims: “Enough! 21 years of emergency law.” (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)
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The monarchs and presidential strongmen who have governed Arab lands since independence in the mid-20th century have been reluctant to share power, allow free elections or permit popular dissent. Following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, however, President Bush has vowed to establish a working democracy in Iraq — and to promote free elections throughout the region. But democratization faces daunting obstacles, including the Arab world's limited experience with self-rule, imbalanced economic development and the rise of radical Islamist movements. While some experts see encouraging signs in a few countries, prospects for democracy appear dim in many others, including two major U.S. Arab allies: Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
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Oct. 20, 2017 |
Democracy Under Stress |
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Jul. 17, 2012 |
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Jan. 17, 2012 |
Emerging Central Asia |
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Jun. 21, 2011 |
Peacebuilding |
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Turmoil in the Arab World |
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Sub-Saharan Democracy |
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Democracy in Southeast Asia |
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Jan. 30, 2004 |
Democracy in the Arab World |
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Democracy in Latin America |
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Democracy in Asia |
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