| Contents |
The end of Arab exceptionalism, and of America's own -- Democracy promotion in U.S. foreign policy -- The vanishing status quo -- Is democracy really necessary? -- The Bush record -- Overcoming ambivalence -- The Algerian nightmare -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract |
"Dissects the Bush administration's failure to advance freedom in the Middle East. Lays out a strategy for committed U.S. promotion of democracy, arguing that only development of a more liberal and democratic politics in the Arab world can create a firmer foundation for Arab-American ties and secure U.S. long-term goals"--Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "A Saban Center at the Brookings Institution book"--Jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-168) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008001999 |
| ISBN | 9780815794943 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0815794940 (cloth : alk. paper) |
