Showing posts with label The Economist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Economist. Show all posts

April 20, 2009

Different Camps in Middle East

Egypt accuses Hizbullah of spying.

April 5, 2009

Can poor countries be democratic?

Book review: Author Paul Collier argues that in countries lacking the rule of law and a functioning economy, elections don't bring democracy. Although War, Guns and Votes isn't specifically about the Middle East, the theory has implications for most Middle Eastern countries and, in particular, the Palestinian Authority.