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In the past year we have seen tremendous enthusiasm on the part
of the administration in promoting democracy and political reform
in the Middle East. The most recent plan arrives later this month
when the administration will officially launch what it calls the
“Greater Middle East Initiative” (GMEI). Yet despite
all the fanfare the new initiative, like many of its predecessors,
is unlikely to work. Even before its official launch, the
initiative is being greeted with skepticism in Europe and outright
resentment from the Arab world.
The following policy brief examines some of major short comings
of the new Initiative and suggests some recomendations.
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