Democratization of the Arab Middle East: Possibility or Pipedream?
Abstract
The attacks of 9/11 have indelibly affected United States foreign policy. Assaults on its home soil caused an immediate re-evaluation of the idea that somehow democracy and internal security were synonymous. The climate that existed in the Middle East that allowed sub-state actors to plan and execute successful attacks against the West had to be challenged and eradicated. This Strategy Research Project will examine the question of the democratization of the Arab Middle East, and most particularly, of the volatile Gulf States in the region. Is democratization a "pipe dream," or is it a real possibility that will provide future stability and enhance understanding in an increasingly global world? The paper also will analyze the complexities associated with the prospect of democratization and offer some possible courses of action and methods for implementation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 04, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA449743
Entities
People
- Jefferson S. Burton
Organizations
- United States Army War College