The New Middle East: Democracy vs. Stability
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few, limited in scope, carried out only when allowed by incumbent regimes, and dropped quickly when governments objected.
After September 11, President Bush openly repudiated th
…il access and Israel's security, caused a retreat to old policies. This ambivalence illustrates the challenges of reconciling democracy promotion with national security needs, especially amidst unstable politic…