Even as President Bush has made democracy in the Middle East a centerpiece for his new vision of the region, the political experience of countries in the region has been tumultuous at best. From Afghanistan to Iraq, Lebanon to Morocco, the process of democratization has proved difficult, slow and often lethal. Iraq's political system has fanned vicious sectarianism, Palestinian elections have yielded victory to militant Hamas andAfghanistan's government has floundered under poor regional security. Pundits are divided over whether such developments can be seen as progress or chaos as questions over democracy's compatibility with Islam have been raised.
Is the Muslim world capable of reform?
Join us for an event with speaker Radwan A. Masmoudi, Founder and President of the Center of the Study of Islam & Democracy, who will address the divided prospects for democracy in the Muslim world.