Conversations With History - Steven A. Cook

The Implications of Military Rule for Democratization in the Middle East

Steven A. Cook
Douglas Dillon Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

January 31, 2008

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Steven A. Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations for a discussion of the impact of the military on democratization in Turkey, Algeria, and Egypt. He analyzes the structure of power in these countries, the role of Islamic parties in furthering democratization, and raises important questions about U.S. policy in the region through comparison with the policies of the European Union.

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[writersblock26]

I disagree that democratic "burdens of power" are incapable of moderating governing Islamist political parties like Hamas, provided that the "burdens of power" include responsibility for economic issues, like employment and standards of living. Unfortunately, Israel wields such a heavy hand in the economic affairs of the West Bank, e.g. controlling the electricity to major sections of the state, that Hamas can get away with blaming Israel for the economic woes of the people.

[HyperColours]

@MrFlibiddyJib I eat alphabet spaghetti every day.

[slickrickdarula]

@HyperColours the CFR are not def nor dumb... just zionist mouthpieces.

[HyperColours]

This guy has a Phd in Blind Def and Dumb! Who would give this guy a Phd with such a flawed argument and outlook!

Why would anybody interview this guy unless its a joke?

[BluesdesJours]

the first statement already reveals the futility of this boner. even a democracy is unsatisfactory. how about some basic human rights. how about just not killing people. democracy ain't that great, never mind forced...hate he mentions cfr...always bad news there

[BluesdesJours]

the first statement already reveals the futility of this boner. even a democracy is unsatisfactory. how about some basic human rights. how about just not killing people. democracy ain't that great, never mind forced

[BluesdesJours]

the first statement already reveals the futility of this boner. even a democracy is unsatisfactory. how about some basic human rights. how about just not killing people

[lsmanure]

This guy spent all this time to become a educated racist... this guy never mentions the Israeli military regime which has led to the destruction of a lot of the Middle East..Mr.Cook never thought he would see Iran and Turkey unified over Israel.. Mr.Cook should abandon his CFR post and go back to school.. His dogma is flawed. he talks about democracy.. Israel is not a democracy..Gaza is The first Democratic elected government in The Middle East Mr.Cook defys logic No soup for you. !!!

[no1aviator]

This intro song reminds me of final fantasy 9 lol

[mohammedi333]

Allah is one