BOOK

Realism and democracy : American foreign policy after the Arab Spring

Abrams, Elliott, 1948- author

2017

Overview

\"America is turning away from support for democrats in Arab countries in favor of \"pragmatic\" deals with tyrants to defeat violent Islamist extremism. For too many policy makers, Arab democracy is seen as a dangerous luxury. In Democracy and Realism, Elliott Abrams marshals four decades of experience as an American official and leading Middle East expert to show that deals with tyrants will not work. Islamism is an idea that can only be defeated by a better idea: democracy. Through a careful analysis of America's record of democracy promotion in the region and beyond, from the Cold War to the Obama years, Abrams proves that repression helps Islamists beat democrats, while political openings offer moderates and liberals a chance. This book makes a powerful argument for an American foreign policy that combines practical politics and idealism and refuses to abandon those struggling for democracy and human rights in the Arab world\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Arab countries Foreign relations United States. / United States Foreign relations Arab countries. / Arab Spring, 2010- / Arab countries Politics and government 21st century. / POLITICAL SCIENCE - Government - International.
• ISBN: 9781108415620

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
DS63.2.U5 A357 2017	1	BOOK	GENERAL