Nader Said: Surveys Find Arabs Endorse Secular Democracy
Project on Middle East Democracy - Project on Middle East Democracy
Most Americans and Middle Easterners agree, according to public opinion polls, that democracy can develop in the Middle East and that only peaceful means of supporting democracy are acceptable.Nevertheless, deep disagreements remain on whether the U.S. should be involved in promoting democracy in the region, and if so, how.What types of policies and programs do Middle Easterners perceive as permissible and legitimate ways for the U.S. to impact political reform? What actions can the U.S. take to regain credibility on promoting reform in the region?How do American view the promotion of democracy abroad compared to other policy priorities, especially when groups likely to come to power through democratic means are opposed to most U.S. policies? - Project on Middle East Democracy
