Islam and Power - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com: "Give Bush his due. He has correctly and powerfully argued that blind assistance to the dictatorships of the Middle East was a policy that was producing repression and instability. But he has not yet found a way to genuinely assist in the promotion of political, economic and social reforms in the region. A large part of the problem is that the United States - and the West in general - are not seen as genuine well-wishers and allies of the peoples of these countries in their aspirations for a better life. We have stopped partnering with repressive Middle Eastern regimes, but we have not yet managed to forge a real partnership with Middle Eastern societies."
Ok, love Fareed, but let us be honest: we have not stopped partnering with repressive ME regimes. I give to you Saudi Arabia and Egypt to name two.
Overall I think the thrust of this article is good and true - he is one of the millions of voices saying: we need to find a better way... and I suppose I am nit picking, but it is Monday and I am bitter so there you have it.
Ok, love Fareed, but let us be honest: we have not stopped partnering with repressive ME regimes. I give to you Saudi Arabia and Egypt to name two.
Overall I think the thrust of this article is good and true - he is one of the millions of voices saying: we need to find a better way... and I suppose I am nit picking, but it is Monday and I am bitter so there you have it.
