Conversations With History - Steven A. Cook

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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 ...